Washington Accelerated Learning Elementary

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Washington Accelerated Learning Elementary is a public elementary school in Wichita, Kansas, serving 455 students in grades PK-5. 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.

Despite its name, Washington Accelerated Learning Elementary consistently performs below the Wichita and Kansas state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science proficiency across all grades. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 24.99% of students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 19.95% for Wichita and 33.55% for Kansas. The school's performance is particularly low in 5th grade, where only 17.56% were proficient or better in ELA and 7.22% in Math. Additionally, the school struggles to serve certain student subgroups effectively, ranking in the bottom 10% of Kansas elementary schools for Asian students and in the bottom 20% for White students in recent years.

Interestingly, the nearby Hyde International Studies/Commun Elementary Magnet and Horace Mann Dual Language Magnet perform significantly better, suggesting that specialized programs and targeted resources can make a difference. The high concentration of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds at Washington Accelerated Learning Elementary, with 90% to 95.38% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, likely contributes to the school's challenges. Addressing these issues will likely require a multifaceted approach, including targeted interventions, increased resources, and collaboration with the broader Wichita school district and community.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 424 N. Pennsylvania
       Wichita, KS  67214


(316) 973-1150

District: Wichita

SchoolDigger Rank:
571st of 653 Kansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,114 Help


Students who attend Washington Accelerated Learning Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Robinson Middle School
    Wells Alternative Middle School
High:    Chisholm Life Skills Center
    East High
    Sowers Alternative High School
    Wichita Alternative High

Student/teacher ratio:  13.7 Help
Number of students:  455

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
51.9%
African American:
18.2%
White:
16.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  95.4% Help


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Compare Details Washington Accelerated Learning Elementary ranks worse than 87.4% of elementary schools in Kansas. It also ranks 21st 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 16.36. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Washington Accelerated Learning Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (51.9%), African American (18.2%), White (16.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 95.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Washington Accelerated Learning Elementary is 13.7. 37 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 Washington Accelerated Learning Elementary is $11,114. 37 elementary schools in the Wichita School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Washington Accelerated Learning Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Washington Accelerated Learning Elementary 571st of 653 Kansas public elementary schools. (See Washington Accelerated Learning Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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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 Washington Accelerated Learning Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Washington Accelerated Learning Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 18.25 515th 585 12.0%
2007 6.05 573rd 600 4.5%
2008 20.62 542nd 614 11.7%
2009 3.66 604th 621 2.7%
2010 1.56 624th 630 1.0%
2011 10.50 600th 631 4.9%
2012 9.49 621st 660 5.9%
2013 7.96 625th 668 6.4%
2015 13.24 627th 678 7.5%
2016 10.19 607th 656 7.5%
2017 11.57 608th 659 7.7%
2018 12.10 590th 656 10.1%
2019 14.07 601st 667 9.9%
2021 10.28 616th 670 8.1%
2022 15.20 583rd 668 12.7%
2023 9.06 624th 660 5.5%
2024 16.36 571st 653 12.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Washington Accelerated Learning Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.58 91st 129 29.5%
2019 39.77 72nd 122 41.0%
2021 41.85 56th 108 48.1%
2022 30.97 90th 117 23.1%
2023 46.50 53rd 117 54.7%
2024 51.32 45th 124 63.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Washington Accelerated Learning Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 23.15 168th 193 13.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Washington Accelerated Learning Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.63 454th 512 11.3%
2019 28.61 410th 509 19.4%
2021 20.32 437th 494 11.5%
2022 30.68 399th 512 22.1%
2023 16.50 498th 541 7.9%
2024 31.24 418th 546 23.4%
See the entire list of Best Kansas Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Washington Accelerated Learning Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.95 500th 574 12.9%
2019 17.48 512th 591 13.4%
2021 14.13 529th 591 10.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Washington Accelerated Learning Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 23.15 168th 193 13.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Washington Accelerated Learning Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.97 536th 575 6.8%
2019 14.36 533rd 586 9.0%
2021 10.60 561st 605 7.3%
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Rank History for Asian students at Washington Accelerated Learning Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 3.14 28th 28 0.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Washington Accelerated Learning Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 28.90 55th 73 24.7%
2021 43.94 32nd 73 56.2%
2022 58.31 20th 68 70.6%
2023 30.54 57th 74 23.0%
2024 46.58 35th 72 51.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Washington Accelerated Learning Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.96 141st 207 31.9%
2019 37.08 158th 235 32.8%
2021 31.37 178th 229 22.3%
2022 40.32 162nd 254 36.2%
2023 32.97 183rd 245 25.3%
2024 43.46 141st 260 45.8%
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Rank History for White students at Washington Accelerated Learning Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 26.42 487th 592 17.7%
2021 11.41 551st 587 6.1%
2022 25.80 489th 596 18.0%
2024 13.37 539th 579 6.9%
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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 Washington Accelerated Learning Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 135 78 47 17 2 n/a n/a 0 279
1989 128 70 48 29 3 n/a n/a 0 278
1990 176 127 17 41 28 n/a n/a 0 389
1991 137 131 34 37 3 n/a n/a 0 342
1992 107 104 55 35 0 n/a n/a 0 301
1993 125 134 58 34 3 n/a n/a 0 354
1994 136 137 58 55 5 n/a n/a 0 391
1995 109 119 71 59 11 n/a n/a 0 369
1996 109 119 71 59 11 n/a n/a 0 369
1997 143 108 61 79 6 n/a n/a 0 397
1998 133 102 74 107 6 n/a n/a 0 422
1999 114 86 60 149 5 n/a n/a 0 414
2000 92 70 81 162 5 n/a n/a 0 410
2001 88 81 58 142 5 n/a n/a 0 374
2002 68 63 54 210 6 n/a n/a 0 401
2003 68 63 54 210 6 n/a n/a 0 401
2004 79 80 58 262 6 n/a n/a 7 492
2005 85 73 49 248 5 n/a n/a 24 484
2006 102 84 36 210 10 n/a n/a 6 448
2007 100 71 50 332 4 n/a n/a 0 557
2008 84 57 44 347 6 n/a n/a 0 538
2009 77 70 48 370 6 n/a n/a 35 606
2010 91 80 52 416 16 2 26 0 683
2011 91 53 44 404 10 3 18 0 623
2012 73 58 39 382 8 1 13 0 574
2013 117 76 46 263 8 0 26 0 536
2014 102 70 39 278 11 0 36 0 536
2015 100 76 42 292 5 1 33 0 549
2016 100 61 32 292 3 2 32 0 522
2017 100 98 24 291 3 3 28 0 547
2018 115 87 24 270 4 3 22 0 525
2019 115 85 14 271 3 0 26 0 514
2020 102 110 19 266 3 1 24 0 525
2021 76 111 17 230 2 1 13 0 450
2022 73 100 12 244 3 0 13 0 445
2023 77 83 45 236 0 0 14 0 455

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Washington Accelerated Learning Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 279 18.0 15.5 0
1989 278 22.0 12.6 n/a
1990 389 26.4 14.7 0
1991 342 25.0 13.6 n/a
1992 301 22.5 13.3 76.4
1993 354 22.6 15.7 55.9
1994 391 22.4 17.5 63.9
1995 369 23.0 16.0 60.7
1996 369 23.0 16.0 60.7
1997 397 23.7 16.8 57.7
1998 422 21.6 19.5 70.4
1999 414 25.2 16.4 88.6
2000 410 30.4 13.5 78.5
2001 374 30.9 12.1 86.1
2002 401 27.7 14.5 80.8
2003 401 27.7 14.5 80.8
2004 492 33.1 14.9 86.4
2005 484 32.6 14.8 91.3
2006 448 32.4 13.8 89.1
2007 557 37.4 14.9 90.8
2008 538 31.6 17.0 94.6
2009 606 34.2 17.7 98.9
2010 683 38.7 17.6 95.8
2011 623 38.6 16.1 95
2012 574 38.9 14.7 93.7
2013 536 35.9 14.9 95.7
2014 536 34.5 15.5 96.1
2015 549 33.0 16.6 92
2016 522 34.0 15.3 90
2017 547 31.6 17.3 86.8
2018 525 31.1 16.8 89.7
2019 514 32.9 15.6 93.4
2020 525 32.9 15.9 91.8
2021 450 32.8 13.7 90
2022 445 34.2 13.0 92.8
2023 455 33.0 13.7 95.4

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 Washington Accelerated Learning Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 279 18.0 15.5 0
1989 278 22.0 12.6 n/a
1990 389 26.4 14.7 0
1991 342 25.0 13.6 n/a
1992 301 22.5 13.3 76.4
1993 354 22.6 15.7 55.9
1994 391 22.4 17.5 63.9
1995 369 23.0 16.0 60.7
1996 369 23.0 16.0 60.7
1997 397 23.7 16.8 57.7
1998 422 21.6 19.5 70.4
1999 414 25.2 16.4 88.6
2000 410 30.4 13.5 78.5
2001 374 30.9 12.1 86.1
2002 401 27.7 14.5 80.8
2003 401 27.7 14.5 80.8
2004 492 33.1 14.9 86.4
2005 484 32.6 14.8 91.3
2006 448 32.4 13.8 89.1
2007 557 37.4 14.9 90.8
2008 538 31.6 17.0 94.6
2009 606 34.2 17.7 98.9
2010 683 38.7 17.6 95.8
2011 623 38.6 16.1 95
2012 574 38.9 14.7 93.7
2013 536 35.9 14.9 95.7
2014 536 34.5 15.5 96.1
2015 549 33.0 16.6 92
2016 522 34.0 15.3 90
2017 547 31.6 17.3 86.8
2018 525 31.1 16.8 89.7
2019 514 32.9 15.6 93.4
2020 525 32.9 15.9 91.8
2021 450 32.8 13.7 90
2022 445 34.2 13.0 92.8
2023 455 33.0 13.7 95.4

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 Washington Accelerated Learning Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $3,405 (30.6%) $7,710 (69.4%) $11,114

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Washington Accelerated Learning Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 601st of 667 Elementary schoolsRanks 624th of 660 Elementary schools
 4.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington Accelerated Learning Elementary)27.112.3
 14.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wichita)25.221
 4.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)40.638.1
 2.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Washington Accelerated Learning Elementary)41.329.4
 11.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wichita)30.525.6
 4.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Kansas)50.350.4
 0.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington Accelerated Learning Elementary)22.222.7
 0.5%
   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 (Washington Accelerated Learning Elementary)15.18.6
 6.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wichita)17.715.7
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)36.137.6
 1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington Accelerated Learning Elementary)14.111.1
 3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Wichita)2821.8
 6.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)43.539.6
 4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Washington Accelerated Learning Elementary)13.27.9
 5.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Wichita)17.514.7
 2.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)31.931.3
 0.6%
5th Grade Science (Washington Accelerated Learning Elementary)19.113
 6.2%
   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 Students514455
 11.5%
African American8583
 2.4%
American Indian30
 100%
Asian1445
 221.4%
Hispanic271236
 12.9%
Pacific Islander00
White11577
 33%
Two or More Races2614
 46.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients93.4%95.4%
 2%


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Students at Washington Accelerated Learning Elementary are 52% Hispanic, 18% African American, 17% White, 10% Asian, 3% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 455 students attended Washington Accelerated Learning Elementary.

Washington Accelerated Learning Elementary ranks in the bottom 12.6% of Kansas elementary schools.


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