Black Traditional Magnet Elementary

Summary:

Black Traditional Magnet Elementary is a public magnet elementary school in Wichita, Kansas that serves grades PK-5 with an enrollment of 320 students. The school is part of the Wichita school district, which is ranked 252 out of 266 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Black Traditional Magnet Elementary consistently performs below the Wichita and Kansas state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science proficiency across all grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 27.42% of all students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 19.95% for Wichita and 33.55% for Kansas. The school has a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 86.88% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year. The nearby schools, such as Kensler Elementary, Lawrence Elementary, and O K Elementary, also perform below the state averages in academic proficiency, but they generally outperform Black Traditional Magnet Elementary.

The school's magnet status and the nearby availability of other high-performing magnet options, such as McLean Science/Technical Magnet Elementary and Riverside Leadership Magnet Elementary, may be contributing to the school's struggles, as families may be opting to send their children to the more successful magnet programs. The high percentage of students from low-income backgrounds, coupled with the school's overall low academic performance, suggests that Black Traditional Magnet Elementary may be facing significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to its diverse student population.


Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-5

 1045 High
       Wichita, KS  67203


(316) 973-3500

District: Wichita

SchoolDigger Rank:
558th of 653 Kansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,313 Help


Students who attend Black Traditional Magnet Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Hadley Middle School
    Wells Alternative Middle School
High:    Chisholm Life Skills Center
    North High
    Sowers Alternative High School
    Wichita Alternative High

Student/teacher ratio:  16.3 Help
Number of students:  320

Racial breakdown:

White:
39.4%
Hispanic:
35.0%
African American:
15.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  86.9% Help


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Compare Details Black Traditional Magnet Elementary ranks worse than 85.5% of elementary schools in Kansas. It also ranks 20th among 57 ranked elementary schools in the Wichita School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 18.68. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Black Traditional Magnet Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (39.4%), Hispanic (35%), African American (15.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 86.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Black Traditional Magnet Elementary is 16.3. 55 elementary schools in the Wichita School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Black Traditional Magnet Elementary is $10,313. 45 elementary schools in the Wichita School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Black Traditional Magnet Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Black Traditional Magnet Elementary 558th of 653 Kansas public elementary schools. (See Black Traditional Magnet Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Wichita:

SchoolDigger ranks Wichita 252nd of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Black Traditional Magnet Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Black Traditional Magnet Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 16.88 520th 585 11.1%
2007 37.97 454th 600 24.3%
2008 50.21 381st 614 37.9%
2009 50.15 388th 621 37.5%
2010 34.30 511th 630 18.9%
2011 45.00 436th 631 30.9%
2012 39.05 517th 660 21.7%
2013 42.25 479th 668 28.3%
2015 28.49 536th 678 20.9%
2016 26.68 511th 656 22.1%
2017 22.57 547th 659 17.0%
2018 25.92 521st 656 20.6%
2019 35.57 447th 667 33.0%
2021 30.23 495th 670 26.1%
2022 32.77 479th 668 28.3%
2023 16.08 577th 660 12.6%
2024 18.68 558th 653 14.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Black Traditional Magnet Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 43.68 101st 193 47.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Black Traditional Magnet Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.16 376th 512 26.6%
2019 51.65 227th 509 55.4%
2021 46.85 268th 494 45.7%
2022 53.36 221st 512 56.8%
2023 30.79 409th 541 24.4%
2024 30.75 425th 546 22.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Black Traditional Magnet Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.27 464th 574 19.2%
2019 41.95 359th 591 39.3%
2021 34.90 400th 591 32.3%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Black Traditional Magnet Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 43.68 101st 193 47.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Black Traditional Magnet Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.80 431st 575 25.0%
2019 32.47 424th 586 27.6%
2021 28.34 465th 605 23.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Black Traditional Magnet Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 54.95 23rd 73 68.5%
2023 37.55 48th 74 35.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Black Traditional Magnet Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.92 83rd 207 59.9%
2019 66.97 51st 235 78.3%
2021 65.85 44th 229 80.8%
2022 53.90 91st 254 64.2%
2023 37.44 165th 245 32.7%
2024 26.91 218th 260 16.2%
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Rank History for White students at Black Traditional Magnet Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.99 489th 574 14.8%
2019 39.97 367th 592 38.0%
2021 33.21 424th 587 27.8%
2022 26.77 485th 596 18.6%
2023 16.14 534th 584 8.6%
2024 28.14 451st 579 22.1%
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Data source: test scores: Kansas State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Black Traditional Magnet Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 265 94 5 11 4 n/a n/a 0 379
1989 261 80 6 16 7 n/a n/a 0 370
1990 200 66 4 16 4 n/a n/a 0 290
1991 176 63 4 20 3 n/a n/a 0 266
1992 207 60 7 20 8 n/a n/a 0 302
1993 178 66 4 16 8 n/a n/a 0 272
1994 139 69 7 23 9 n/a n/a 0 247
1995 225 57 1 37 2 n/a n/a 0 322
1996 225 57 1 37 2 n/a n/a 0 322
1997 199 58 2 41 6 n/a n/a 0 306
1998 202 45 1 38 8 n/a n/a 0 294
1999 216 76 5 45 5 n/a n/a 0 347
2000 195 79 5 50 3 n/a n/a 0 332
2001 183 73 5 48 5 n/a n/a 0 314
2002 198 50 8 48 3 n/a n/a 0 307
2003 198 50 8 48 3 n/a n/a 0 307
2004 186 63 6 54 4 n/a n/a 18 331
2005 163 40 5 53 2 n/a n/a 32 295
2006 177 39 5 61 4 n/a n/a 29 315
2007 209 45 6 77 10 n/a n/a 0 347
2008 180 46 7 90 10 n/a n/a 0 333
2009 134 37 6 79 4 n/a n/a 50 310
2010 130 52 3 71 4 0 16 0 276
2011 148 46 1 85 8 0 28 0 316
2012 122 40 2 97 7 0 21 0 289
2013 158 48 3 112 8 1 31 0 361
2014 193 46 4 157 8 1 34 0 443
2015 187 37 4 159 11 0 31 0 429
2016 199 33 5 160 4 1 36 0 438
2017 196 37 4 158 2 1 28 0 426
2018 191 48 6 171 1 1 25 0 443
2019 190 55 3 134 1 2 26 0 411
2020 171 58 0 121 2 2 24 0 378
2021 159 52 0 114 4 2 29 0 360
2022 143 55 0 110 2 2 22 0 334
2023 126 50 0 112 0 1 31 0 320

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Black Traditional Magnet Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 379 22.0 17.2 0
1989 370 22.0 16.8 n/a
1990 290 18.9 15.3 0
1991 266 18.1 14.6 n/a
1992 302 19.2 15.7 50.7
1993 272 19.4 14.0 46.7
1994 247 17.6 14.0 55.5
1995 322 18.0 17.9 50.9
1996 322 18.0 17.9 50.9
1997 306 17.7 17.3 49.7
1998 294 16.5 17.8 52.7
1999 347 17.5 19.8 51.6
2000 332 17.6 18.9 50.3
2001 314 17.6 17.8 55.4
2002 307 18.8 16.3 62.5
2003 307 18.8 16.3 62.5
2004 331 19.1 17.3 72.8
2005 295 18.2 16.2 73.4
2006 315 18.1 17.4 73.8
2007 347 20.2 17.2 68.6
2008 333 17.1 19.5 70.3
2009 310 20.2 15.3 86.2
2010 276 18.2 15.1 80.4
2011 316 18.5 17.0 80.7
2012 289 18.4 15.6 84.4
2013 361 20.7 17.4 79.5
2014 443 21.3 20.7 83.7
2015 429 22.0 19.5 73.7
2016 438 25.0 17.5 73.5
2017 426 23.1 18.4 72.8
2018 443 22.6 19.5 72.2
2019 411 26.8 15.3 75.2
2020 378 26.4 14.3 79.1
2021 360 27.7 12.9 78.9
2022 334 26.6 12.5 80.5
2023 320 19.6 16.3 86.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Black Traditional Magnet Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 379 22.0 17.2 0
1989 370 22.0 16.8 n/a
1990 290 18.9 15.3 0
1991 266 18.1 14.6 n/a
1992 302 19.2 15.7 50.7
1993 272 19.4 14.0 46.7
1994 247 17.6 14.0 55.5
1995 322 18.0 17.9 50.9
1996 322 18.0 17.9 50.9
1997 306 17.7 17.3 49.7
1998 294 16.5 17.8 52.7
1999 347 17.5 19.8 51.6
2000 332 17.6 18.9 50.3
2001 314 17.6 17.8 55.4
2002 307 18.8 16.3 62.5
2003 307 18.8 16.3 62.5
2004 331 19.1 17.3 72.8
2005 295 18.2 16.2 73.4
2006 315 18.1 17.4 73.8
2007 347 20.2 17.2 68.6
2008 333 17.1 19.5 70.3
2009 310 20.2 15.3 86.2
2010 276 18.2 15.1 80.4
2011 316 18.5 17.0 80.7
2012 289 18.4 15.6 84.4
2013 361 20.7 17.4 79.5
2014 443 21.3 20.7 83.7
2015 429 22.0 19.5 73.7
2016 438 25.0 17.5 73.5
2017 426 23.1 18.4 72.8
2018 443 22.6 19.5 72.2
2019 411 26.8 15.3 75.2
2020 378 26.4 14.3 79.1
2021 360 27.7 12.9 78.9
2022 334 26.6 12.5 80.5
2023 320 19.6 16.3 86.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Black Traditional Magnet Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,997 (29.1%) $7,316 (70.9%) $10,313

Data source: Kansas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Black Traditional Magnet Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 447th of 667 Elementary schoolsRanks 577th of 660 Elementary schools
 20.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Black Traditional Magnet Elementary)32.724.5
 8.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wichita)25.221
 4.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)40.638.1
 2.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Black Traditional Magnet Elementary)44.233.3
 10.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wichita)30.525.6
 4.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Kansas)50.350.4
 0.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Black Traditional Magnet Elementary)36.431.4
 4.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wichita)30.326.1
 4.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)47.642.8
 4.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Black Traditional Magnet Elementary)34.55.7
 28.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wichita)17.715.7
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)36.137.6
 1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Black Traditional Magnet Elementary)36.120.3
 15.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Wichita)2821.8
 6.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)43.539.6
 4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Black Traditional Magnet Elementary)21.311.9
 9.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Wichita)17.514.7
 2.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)31.931.3
 0.6%
5th Grade Science (Black Traditional Magnet Elementary)41.918.6
 23.3%
   5th Grade Science (Wichita)2723.8
 3.2%
   5th Grade Science (Kansas)43.142.1
 1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students411320
 22.1%
African American5550
 9.1%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian30
 100%
Hispanic134112
 16.4%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White190126
 33.7%
Two or More Races2631
 19.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients75.2%86.9%
 11.7%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 320 students attended Black Traditional Magnet Elementary.

Students at Black Traditional Magnet Elementary are 39% White, 35% Hispanic, 16% African American, 10% Two or more races.

Black Traditional Magnet Elementary ranks in the bottom 14.5% of Kansas elementary schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kansas State Department of Education.

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