Price-Harris Communications Magnet

Summary:

Price-Harris Communications Magnet is a public elementary school in Wichita, Kansas, serving 418 students in grades PK-5. As a magnet school, it offers a specialized curriculum focused on communications and technology, which likely contributes to its strong academic performance.

Price-Harris Communications Magnet consistently outperforms the Wichita school district and the state of Kansas in academic proficiency across all grades and subjects. For example, in 2023-2024, 35.01% of students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 19.95% for Wichita and 33.55% for Kansas. In Mathematics, 33.89% of students were proficient or better, compared to 14.47% for Wichita and 31.6% for Kansas. The school's performance is particularly strong in certain student subgroups, ranking 30th out of 72 Kansas elementary schools for African American students and 24th out of 260 for Hispanic students in English Language Arts proficiency.

When compared to other nearby schools in the Wichita district, such as Gammon Elementary, Jefferson Elementary, and Caldwell Elementary, Price-Harris Communications Magnet stands out as a relatively high-performing school, with significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics. This is particularly noteworthy given that the school serves a diverse student population, with around 60% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, demonstrating its commitment to equity and its ability to support students from various backgrounds.


Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-5

 706 N Armour Dr
       Wichita, KS  67206


(316) 973-1650

District: Wichita

SchoolDigger Rank:
424th of 653 Kansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,910 Help


Students who attend Price-Harris Communications Magnet usually attend:

Middle:    Coleman Middle School
    Wells Alternative Middle School
High:    Chisholm Life Skills Center
    Southeast High
    Sowers Alternative High School
    Wichita Alternative High

Student/teacher ratio:  14.8 Help
Number of students:  418

Racial breakdown:

White:
47.4%
African American:
20.3%
Hispanic:
19.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  59.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Price-Harris Communications Magnet ranks worse than 64.9% of elementary schools in Kansas. It also ranks 11th 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 38.72. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Price-Harris Communications Magnet is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (47.4%), African American (20.3%), Hispanic (19.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 59.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Price-Harris Communications Magnet is 14.8. 51 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 Price-Harris Communications Magnet is $10,910. 40 elementary schools in the Wichita School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Price-Harris Communications Magnet:

SchoolDigger ranks Price-Harris Communications Magnet 424th of 653 Kansas public elementary schools. (See Price-Harris Communications Magnet 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 Price-Harris Communications Magnet

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Rank History for all students at Price-Harris Communications Magnet

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 21.70 504th 585 13.8%
2007 36.43 460th 600 23.3%
2008 32.11 492nd 614 19.9%
2009 36.80 492nd 621 20.8%
2010 61.73 276th 630 56.2%
2011 53.65 371st 631 41.2%
2012 36.56 535th 660 18.9%
2013 59.27 337th 668 49.6%
2015 37.63 471st 678 30.5%
2016 32.90 475th 656 27.6%
2017 36.17 445th 659 32.5%
2018 42.46 403rd 656 38.6%
2019 50.46 330th 667 50.5%
2021 42.99 394th 670 41.2%
2022 46.44 362nd 668 45.8%
2023 40.54 407th 660 38.3%
2024 38.72 424th 653 35.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Price-Harris Communications Magnet

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 60.82 10th 29 65.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Price-Harris Communications Magnet

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.18 403rd 512 21.3%
2019 45.90 285th 509 44.0%
2021 48.30 257th 494 48.0%
2022 57.70 175th 512 65.8%
2023 49.52 261st 541 51.8%
2024 47.25 278th 546 49.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Price-Harris Communications Magnet

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.24 392nd 574 31.7%
2019 47.78 319th 591 46.0%
2021 40.24 368th 591 37.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Price-Harris Communications Magnet

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.10 279th 575 51.5%
2019 55.06 250th 586 57.3%
2021 48.08 309th 605 48.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Price-Harris Communications Magnet

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.89 17th 65 73.8%
2019 71.20 10th 73 86.3%
2021 49.67 26th 73 64.4%
2022 79.46 7th 68 89.7%
2023 78.80 8th 74 89.2%
2024 51.91 30th 72 58.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Price-Harris Communications Magnet

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 58.57 81st 235 65.5%
2021 60.01 68th 229 70.3%
2022 70.64 41st 254 83.9%
2023 71.34 43rd 245 82.4%
2024 81.95 24th 260 90.8%
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Rank History for White students at Price-Harris Communications Magnet

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.01 233rd 574 59.4%
2019 63.06 192nd 592 67.6%
2021 55.33 248th 587 57.8%
2022 65.40 166th 596 72.1%
2023 43.78 342nd 584 41.4%
2024 41.52 355th 579 38.7%
See the entire list of Best Kansas Elementary Schools for White Students!

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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by a parent
Wednesday, October 19, 2016

Open Quote Price-Harris Elementary is great.
Before Eloise started Kindergarten this year, we were pretty nervous about it. Public schools don't get the best press. Most of the time you see someone post something on Facebook about their kid's school it's something negative. On top of that, the Kansas government doesn't exactly prioritize education.
We have been surprised at how great things are going for Eloise at Price-Harris. She loves it there. Her teacher is fantastic. The PTO at the school is very inclusive and active. All of the faculty we have met are passionate and work like crazy for those kids. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Price-Harris Communications Magnet

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 225 42 13 1 1 n/a n/a 0 282
1989 227 40 9 2 0 n/a n/a 0 278
1991 161 24 5 6 1 n/a n/a 0 197
1992 185 45 6 8 1 n/a n/a 0 245
1993 203 66 4 5 0 n/a n/a 0 278
1994 158 62 2 6 1 n/a n/a 0 229
1995 144 64 5 3 1 n/a n/a 0 217
1996 144 64 5 3 1 n/a n/a 0 217
1997 127 56 26 11 2 n/a n/a 0 222
1998 121 57 27 18 2 n/a n/a 0 225
1999 124 58 30 16 3 n/a n/a 0 231
2000 118 65 33 13 2 n/a n/a 0 231
2001 99 64 35 19 0 n/a n/a 0 217
2002 82 82 39 30 1 n/a n/a 0 234
2003 82 82 39 30 1 n/a n/a 0 234
2004 76 51 43 33 0 n/a n/a 0 203
2005 77 45 45 42 2 n/a n/a 6 217
2006 155 88 69 89 8 n/a n/a 9 418
2007 160 104 73 100 14 n/a n/a 0 451
2008 145 105 60 92 10 n/a n/a 0 412
2009 151 73 50 100 12 n/a n/a 39 425
2010 174 68 40 128 8 0 24 0 442
2011 170 68 36 113 8 0 33 0 428
2012 162 71 32 139 8 1 34 0 447
2013 172 81 26 111 3 0 34 0 427
2014 178 94 22 99 2 1 37 0 433
2015 174 96 16 88 1 0 51 0 426
2016 187 114 13 85 2 0 45 0 446
2017 197 88 12 78 2 2 38 0 417
2018 205 89 9 80 1 2 29 0 415
2019 205 92 11 77 1 3 25 0 414
2020 201 84 10 78 1 3 26 0 403
2021 154 80 7 72 2 3 31 0 349
2022 178 92 8 83 2 3 32 0 398
2023 198 85 10 82 1 1 41 0 418

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 Price-Harris Communications Magnet

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 282 16.0 17.6 0
1989 278 17.0 16.3 n/a
1991 197 11.6 16.9 n/a
1992 245 12.6 19.4 18.8
1993 278 13.7 20.3 20.1
1994 229 12.6 18.2 26.2
1995 217 12.0 18.1 21.2
1996 217 12.0 18.1 21.2
1997 222 12.3 18.0 24.8
1998 225 11.4 19.7 37.3
1999 231 12.8 18.0 38.5
2000 231 12.7 18.2 34.6
2001 217 12.7 17.1 50.2
2002 234 11.7 20.0 59.4
2003 234 11.7 20.0 59.4
2004 203 14.1 14.4 59.1
2005 217 13.7 15.8 63.5
2006 418 30.1 13.9 66.5
2007 451 29.8 15.1 64.7
2008 412 29.1 14.2 59.5
2009 425 29.3 14.5 62.7
2010 442 27.7 15.9 58.6
2011 428 25.3 16.9 62.1
2012 447 26.8 16.6 65.3
2013 427 26.2 16.2 63.5
2014 433 26.7 16.2 62.1
2015 426 27.0 15.7 61.3
2016 446 28.0 15.9 60.3
2017 417 27.2 15.3 53.5
2018 415 24.8 16.7 57.1
2019 414 28.6 14.4 56.5
2020 403 26.7 15.0 62
2021 349 26.6 13.1 58.2
2022 398 28.0 14.2 59.3
2023 418 28.1 14.8 59.6

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 Price-Harris Communications Magnet

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 282 16.0 17.6 0
1989 278 17.0 16.3 n/a
1991 197 11.6 16.9 n/a
1992 245 12.6 19.4 18.8
1993 278 13.7 20.3 20.1
1994 229 12.6 18.2 26.2
1995 217 12.0 18.1 21.2
1996 217 12.0 18.1 21.2
1997 222 12.3 18.0 24.8
1998 225 11.4 19.7 37.3
1999 231 12.8 18.0 38.5
2000 231 12.7 18.2 34.6
2001 217 12.7 17.1 50.2
2002 234 11.7 20.0 59.4
2003 234 11.7 20.0 59.4
2004 203 14.1 14.4 59.1
2005 217 13.7 15.8 63.5
2006 418 30.1 13.9 66.5
2007 451 29.8 15.1 64.7
2008 412 29.1 14.2 59.5
2009 425 29.3 14.5 62.7
2010 442 27.7 15.9 58.6
2011 428 25.3 16.9 62.1
2012 447 26.8 16.6 65.3
2013 427 26.2 16.2 63.5
2014 433 26.7 16.2 62.1
2015 426 27.0 15.7 61.3
2016 446 28.0 15.9 60.3
2017 417 27.2 15.3 53.5
2018 415 24.8 16.7 57.1
2019 414 28.6 14.4 56.5
2020 403 26.7 15.0 62
2021 349 26.6 13.1 58.2
2022 398 28.0 14.2 59.3
2023 418 28.1 14.8 59.6

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 Price-Harris Communications Magnet

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $3,018 (27.7%) $7,892 (72.3%) $10,910

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Price-Harris Communications Magnet

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 330th of 667 Elementary schoolsRanks 407th of 660 Elementary schools
 12.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Price-Harris Communications Magnet)37.135.9
 1.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wichita)25.221
 4.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)40.638.1
 2.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Price-Harris Communications Magnet)5043.7
 6.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wichita)30.525.6
 4.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Kansas)50.350.4
 0.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Price-Harris Communications Magnet)49.241.8
 7.4%
   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 (Price-Harris Communications Magnet)30.136.4
 6.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wichita)17.715.7
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)36.137.6
 1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Price-Harris Communications Magnet)48.330
 18.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Wichita)2821.8
 6.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)43.539.6
 4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Price-Harris Communications Magnet)32.828.3
 4.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Wichita)17.514.7
 2.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)31.931.3
 0.6%
5th Grade Science (Price-Harris Communications Magnet)46.531.7
 14.9%
   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 Students414418
 1%
African American9285
 7.6%
American Indian11
Asian1110
 9.1%
Hispanic7782
 6.5%
Pacific Islander31
 66.7%
White205198
 3.4%
Two or More Races2541
 64%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients56.5%59.6%
 3%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 418 students attended Price-Harris Communications Magnet.

Price-Harris Communications Magnet ranks 424th of 653 Kansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Price-Harris Communications Magnet are 47% White, 20% African American, 20% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 2% Asian.


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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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