Serving 470 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Washington Accelerated Learning 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 15% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 470 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Washington Accelerated Learning Elementary serves the southwest part of Wichita, KS, covering an area of approximately 2.1 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 1.1 miles to the zone's edge and the furthest boundary located 1.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Washington Accelerated Learning Elementary School's student population of 470 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
470 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Washington Accelerated Learning Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Washington Accelerated Learning Elementary School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1041 out of 1269 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
32%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
6%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
54%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
20%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
13%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)38.9%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Washington Accelerated Learning Elementary School's ranking?
Washington Accelerated Learning Elementary School is ranked #1041 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Washington Accelerated Learning Elementary School?
470 students attend Washington Accelerated Learning Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Washington Accelerated Learning Elementary School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 13% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Washington Accelerated Learning Elementary School?
Washington Accelerated Learning Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Washington Accelerated Learning Elementary School offer ?
Washington Accelerated Learning Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Washington Accelerated Learning Elementary School part of?
Washington Accelerated Learning Elementary School is part of Wichita School District.
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