Serving 478 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Seltzer Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is equal to the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 478 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Seltzer Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Seltzer Elementary School's student population of 478 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
478 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Seltzer Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Seltzer Elementary School is 0.80, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#674 out of 1280 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
24%
3%
Hispanic
19%
21%
Black
18%
6%
White
25%
63%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Seltzer Elementary School's ranking?
Seltzer Elementary School is ranked #674 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Seltzer Elementary School often compared to?
Seltzer Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Christa Mcauliffe Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Seltzer Elementary School?
478 students attend Seltzer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
25% of Seltzer Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Asian, 19% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Seltzer Elementary School?
Seltzer Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Seltzer Elementary School offer ?
Seltzer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Seltzer Elementary School part of?
Seltzer Elementary School is part of Wichita School District.
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