Buckner Performing Arts Magnet Elementary

Summary:

Buckner Performing Arts Magnet Elementary is a public magnet elementary school in Wichita, Kansas, serving grades PK-5 with an enrollment of 348 students. The school is part of the Wichita school district, which is ranked 252 out of 266 districts in Kansas and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Buckner Performing Arts Magnet Elementary has consistently ranked among the lowest-performing elementary schools in Kansas, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science well below the Wichita and Kansas state averages. The school has a high percentage of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, with 87.64% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. When compared to nearby schools like Horace Mann Dual Language Magnet and Gordon Parks Academy, which also serve high-needs student populations, Buckner Performing Arts Magnet Elementary is underperforming.

Despite the challenges, the school's status as a magnet program focused on the performing arts may present unique opportunities for engaging students and improving academic outcomes. Leveraging the school's specialized focus and exploring ways to integrate the arts into core academic instruction could be a promising approach to address the root causes of the school's struggles and capitalize on its potential strengths.


Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-5

 3530 E 27th N
       Wichita, KS  67220


(316) 973-9350

District: Wichita

SchoolDigger Rank:
624th of 653 Kansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,472 Help


Students who attend Buckner Performing Arts Magnet Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Stucky Middle School
    Wells Alternative Middle School
High:    Chisholm Life Skills Center
    Heights High
    Sowers Alternative High School
    Wichita Alternative High

Student/teacher ratio:  13.4 Help
Number of students:  348

Racial breakdown:

African American:
58.3%
White:
16.1%
Hispanic:
13.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  87.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Buckner Performing Arts Magnet Elementary ranks worse than 95.6% of elementary schools in Kansas. It also ranks 40th 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 7.99. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Buckner Performing Arts Magnet Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (58.3%), White (16.1%), Hispanic (13.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 87.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Buckner Performing Arts Magnet Elementary is 13.4. 32 elementary schools in the Wichita School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Buckner Performing Arts Magnet Elementary is $11,472. 31 elementary schools in the Wichita School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Buckner Performing Arts Magnet Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Buckner Performing Arts Magnet Elementary 624th of 653 Kansas public elementary schools. (See Buckner Performing Arts 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 Buckner Performing Arts Magnet Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Buckner Performing Arts Magnet Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 67.51 198th 585 66.2%
2007 41.76 440th 600 26.7%
2008 58.32 306th 614 50.2%
2009 22.10 543rd 621 12.6%
2010 15.23 574th 630 8.9%
2011 23.64 557th 631 11.7%
2012 28.06 568th 660 13.9%
2013 9.51 621st 668 7.0%
2015 7.32 661st 678 2.5%
2016 9.44 613th 656 6.6%
2017 9.67 618th 659 6.2%
2018 7.82 624th 656 4.9%
2019 12.45 618th 667 7.3%
2021 6.31 653rd 670 2.5%
2022 5.23 661st 668 1.0%
2023 9.29 622nd 660 5.8%
2024 7.99 624th 653 4.4%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Buckner Performing Arts Magnet Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.99 15th 15 0.0%
2019 18.04 19th 19 0.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Buckner Performing Arts Magnet Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.27 482nd 512 5.9%
2019 23.30 445th 509 12.6%
2021 10.96 484th 494 2.0%
2022 7.33 510th 512 0.4%
2023 18.19 491st 541 9.2%
2024 12.55 525th 546 3.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Buckner Performing Arts Magnet Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.39 541st 574 5.7%
2019 12.72 542nd 591 8.3%
2021 7.86 570th 591 3.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Buckner Performing Arts Magnet Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.85 537th 575 6.6%
2019 17.55 511th 586 12.8%
2021 8.34 579th 605 4.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Buckner Performing Arts Magnet Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.47 46th 65 29.2%
2019 37.77 46th 73 37.0%
2021 28.48 61st 73 16.4%
2022 24.03 60th 68 11.8%
2023 39.76 42nd 74 43.2%
2024 22.99 69th 72 4.2%
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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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Data source: Kansas State Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 3.3)
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Reviews:
by a parent
Thursday, February 27, 2020

Open Quote My daughter attended this school academics were as okay as they could be and she personally wasn't treated badly, but it seemed like a pretty toxic environment... administrators regularly screamed at teachers in front of students and even parents (one amazing teacher dared try to do a holiday pageant with her students and was verbally abused at length by the principal - again in front of students and parents there to support their children - for her efforts... needless to say, she didn't return and I can't say I blame her). It made me worry about how staff would speak to my child, and we left. Close Quote


by a parent
Friday, August 26, 2016

Open Quote This school is the only one to offer drama and dance weekly, along with music, art, PE and library time. The teachers are caring and provide an environment that ensures your child's success. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Buckner Performing Arts Magnet Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 286 112 12 7 1 n/a n/a 0 418
1989 287 118 18 7 3 n/a n/a 0 433
1990 221 106 5 6 6 n/a n/a 0 344
1991 202 97 9 5 2 n/a n/a 0 315
1992 170 89 8 9 6 n/a n/a 0 282
1993 156 127 8 11 6 n/a n/a 0 308
1994 168 110 6 17 2 n/a n/a 0 303
1995 170 100 10 10 3 n/a n/a 0 293
1996 170 100 10 10 3 n/a n/a 0 293
1997 169 108 6 7 2 n/a n/a 0 292
1998 174 94 8 19 2 n/a n/a 0 297
1999 175 96 16 18 5 n/a n/a 0 310
2000 168 105 15 20 6 n/a n/a 0 314
2001 168 105 12 17 5 n/a n/a 0 307
2002 179 81 26 19 6 n/a n/a 0 311
2003 179 81 26 19 6 n/a n/a 0 311
2004 128 85 17 7 4 n/a n/a 61 302
2005 139 125 13 13 5 n/a n/a 54 349
2006 137 135 15 12 4 n/a n/a 46 349
2007 131 156 19 23 11 n/a n/a 0 340
2008 140 147 16 21 10 n/a n/a 0 334
2009 117 164 12 17 7 n/a n/a 68 385
2010 102 201 9 31 6 1 48 0 398
2011 83 211 10 33 9 1 41 0 388
2012 66 212 10 36 8 1 33 0 366
2013 62 211 6 46 8 1 56 0 390
2014 63 226 2 47 7 1 63 0 409
2015 76 218 1 46 7 0 55 0 403
2016 72 222 3 49 8 0 45 0 399
2017 73 219 3 49 5 0 42 0 391
2018 66 234 5 51 4 1 46 0 407
2019 58 223 7 53 3 2 37 0 383
2020 54 207 2 55 3 2 30 0 353
2021 65 219 4 48 2 1 29 0 368
2022 48 192 3 41 3 0 30 0 317
2023 56 203 3 47 2 0 37 0 348

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 Buckner Performing Arts Magnet Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 418 21.0 19.9 0
1989 433 20.0 21.6 n/a
1990 344 18.5 18.5 0
1991 315 18.4 17.1 n/a
1992 282 14.6 19.3 31.6
1993 308 18.5 16.6 25.3
1994 303 16.3 18.6 27.4
1995 293 15.0 19.5 35.5
1996 293 15.0 19.5 35.5
1997 292 15.9 18.4 33.9
1998 297 15.8 18.8 35.7
1999 310 16.8 18.5 36.5
2000 314 16.5 19.0 35.4
2001 307 18.6 16.5 40.7
2002 311 19.6 15.9 40.8
2003 311 19.6 15.9 40.8
2004 302 21.0 14.4 54.4
2005 349 23.3 15.0 59
2006 349 24.6 14.2 59.4
2007 340 21.5 15.8 48.8
2008 334 20.5 16.3 47.3
2009 385 21.7 17.7 62.5
2010 398 23.8 16.7 60.8
2011 388 25.3 15.3 68.3
2012 366 23.8 15.3 71.6
2013 390 25.4 15.3 78.5
2014 409 24.8 16.4 83.9
2015 403 24.0 16.7 81.4
2016 399 27.0 14.7 80.7
2017 391 25.3 15.4 73.9
2018 407 22.9 17.7 81.3
2019 383 26.6 14.3 82.2
2020 353 26.6 13.2 85
2021 368 27.7 13.2 80.7
2022 317 31.6 10.0 78.5
2023 348 25.8 13.4 87.6

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 Buckner Performing Arts Magnet Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 418 21.0 19.9 0
1989 433 20.0 21.6 n/a
1990 344 18.5 18.5 0
1991 315 18.4 17.1 n/a
1992 282 14.6 19.3 31.6
1993 308 18.5 16.6 25.3
1994 303 16.3 18.6 27.4
1995 293 15.0 19.5 35.5
1996 293 15.0 19.5 35.5
1997 292 15.9 18.4 33.9
1998 297 15.8 18.8 35.7
1999 310 16.8 18.5 36.5
2000 314 16.5 19.0 35.4
2001 307 18.6 16.5 40.7
2002 311 19.6 15.9 40.8
2003 311 19.6 15.9 40.8
2004 302 21.0 14.4 54.4
2005 349 23.3 15.0 59
2006 349 24.6 14.2 59.4
2007 340 21.5 15.8 48.8
2008 334 20.5 16.3 47.3
2009 385 21.7 17.7 62.5
2010 398 23.8 16.7 60.8
2011 388 25.3 15.3 68.3
2012 366 23.8 15.3 71.6
2013 390 25.4 15.3 78.5
2014 409 24.8 16.4 83.9
2015 403 24.0 16.7 81.4
2016 399 27.0 14.7 80.7
2017 391 25.3 15.4 73.9
2018 407 22.9 17.7 81.3
2019 383 26.6 14.3 82.2
2020 353 26.6 13.2 85
2021 368 27.7 13.2 80.7
2022 317 31.6 10.0 78.5
2023 348 25.8 13.4 87.6

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Buckner Performing Arts Magnet Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $3,139 (27.4%) $8,333 (72.6%) $11,472

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Buckner Performing Arts Magnet Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 618th of 667 Elementary schoolsRanks 622nd of 660 Elementary schools
 1.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Buckner Performing Arts Magnet Elementary)25.421.3
 4.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wichita)25.221
 4.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)40.638.1
 2.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Buckner Performing Arts Magnet Elementary)17.213
 4.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wichita)30.525.6
 4.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Kansas)50.350.4
 0.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Buckner Performing Arts Magnet Elementary)30.214.9
 15.3%
   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 (Buckner Performing Arts Magnet Elementary)12.713
 0.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wichita)17.715.7
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)36.137.6
 1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Buckner Performing Arts Magnet Elementary)3018.6
 11.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Wichita)2821.8
 6.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)43.539.6
 4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Buckner Performing Arts Magnet Elementary)11.72.3
 9.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Wichita)17.514.7
 2.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)31.931.3
 0.6%
5th Grade Science (Buckner Performing Arts Magnet Elementary)1519
 4%
   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 Students383348
 9.1%
African American223203
 9%
American Indian32
 33.3%
Asian73
 57.1%
Hispanic5347
 11.3%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White5856
 3.4%
Two or More Races3737
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients82.2%87.6%
 5.4%


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Buckner Performing Arts Magnet Elementary ranks in the bottom 4.4% of Kansas elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 348 students attended Buckner Performing Arts Magnet Elementary.

Students at Buckner Performing Arts Magnet Elementary are 58% African American, 16% White, 14% Hispanic, 11% Two or more races.


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