Bostic Traditional Magnet Elementary

Summary:

Bostic Traditional Magnet Elementary is a public magnet elementary school in Wichita, Kansas, serving 294 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. Despite the Wichita school district being ranked 252 out of 266 districts in Kansas with a 0-star rating, Bostic Traditional Magnet Elementary consistently outperforms the district and state averages in academic proficiency.

Bostic Traditional Magnet Elementary has been ranked among the top 50 elementary schools in Kansas for the past several years, placing it in the top 8% of elementary schools in the state. The school's exceptional performance extends across diverse student subgroups, including African American, Hispanic, and low-socioeconomic status students, indicating a strong commitment to equity and inclusion. Additionally, Bostic Traditional Magnet Elementary has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, around 47-48%, compared to the surrounding schools, which have rates ranging from 52% to over 90%.

The school's success can be attributed to factors such as effective teaching practices, specialized programming, and a motivated student population. Bostic Traditional Magnet Elementary's higher spending per student, at approximately $11,848, and small student-teacher ratio may also contribute to its exceptional academic outcomes. The stark contrast between Bostic Traditional Magnet Elementary and the nearby schools in the Wichita district, many of which rank in the bottom quartile of Kansas elementary schools, highlights the importance of providing equitable educational opportunities for all students.


Detail:

Public, Magnet K-5

 8103 E Gilbert
       Wichita, KS  67207


(316) 973-1800

District: Wichita

SchoolDigger Rank:
52nd of 653 Kansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,848 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  15.7 Help
Number of students:  305

Racial breakdown:

White:
27.5%
African American:
24.9%
Asian:
19.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  50.2% Help


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Compare Details Bostic Traditional Magnet Elementary ranks better than 92% of elementary schools in Kansas. It also ranks first 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 88.86. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Bostic Traditional Magnet Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (27.5%), African American (24.9%), Asian (19.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 50.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bostic Traditional Magnet Elementary is 15.7, which is the highest among 58 elementary schools in the Wichita School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bostic Traditional Magnet Elementary is $11,848, which is the 24th highest among 57 elementary schools in the Wichita School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bostic Traditional Magnet Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Bostic Traditional Magnet Elementary 52nd of 653 Kansas public elementary schools. (See Bostic Traditional Magnet 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 Bostic Traditional Magnet Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Bostic Traditional Magnet Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 77.37 92nd 585 84.3%
2007 75.24 123rd 600 79.5%
2008 77.52 90th 614 85.3%
2009 80.78 26th 621 95.8%
2010 85.13 6th 630 99.0%
2011 79.51 52nd 631 91.8%
2012 75.58 91st 660 86.2%
2013 79.99 59th 668 91.2%
2015 85.86 50th 678 92.6%
2016 90.40 38th 656 94.2%
2017 90.65 37th 659 94.4%
2018 90.05 38th 656 94.2%
2019 92.08 33rd 667 95.1%
2021 91.45 40th 670 94.0%
2022 94.83 21st 668 96.9%
2023 88.10 55th 660 91.7%
2024 88.86 52nd 653 92.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Bostic Traditional Magnet Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 74.64 42nd 296 85.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bostic Traditional Magnet Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.33 2nd 512 99.6%
2019 97.84 1st 509 99.8%
2021 84.27 18th 494 96.4%
2022 97.29 4th 512 99.2%
2023 90.09 15th 541 97.2%
2024 87.33 25th 546 95.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Bostic Traditional Magnet Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.15 47th 574 91.8%
2019 92.38 26th 591 95.6%
2021 90.86 32nd 591 94.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Bostic Traditional Magnet Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.72 38th 575 93.4%
2019 89.61 38th 586 93.5%
2021 87.73 47th 605 92.2%
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Rank History for Asian students at Bostic Traditional Magnet Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 82.63 3rd 24 87.5%
2022 83.95 3rd 26 88.5%
2023 73.89 10th 28 64.3%
2024 67.24 12th 22 45.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Bostic Traditional Magnet Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 99.27 2nd 73 97.3%
2022 99.08 1st 68 98.5%
2024 97.35 2nd 72 97.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Bostic Traditional Magnet Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 99.22 1st 260 99.6%
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Rank History for White students at Bostic Traditional Magnet Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.33 56th 574 90.2%
2019 92.88 15th 592 97.5%
2021 92.65 20th 587 96.6%
2022 94.68 8th 596 98.7%
2023 74.07 112th 584 80.8%
2024 71.03 129th 579 77.7%
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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Reviews:
by a parent
Friday, May 28, 2010

Open Quote I really love Bostic. They have great teachers and great kids. They are a school full off tradition, and do wear uniforms. As a parent, I love the uniforms. I have heard that almost all Bostic alumni attend and graduate from college. They also always exceed Kansas State Test Standars. They have the highest scores on state tests throughout the district. You will be suprised what your kids learn in just kindergarten. By fifth grade the students would already be ready to attend 7th grade if they could. Their staff also is eqquipped to meet every childs needs. They have a great special education program. For kids who excell, they have a wonderful gifted program. They also have paras and a special class for kids who just need a little extra help. They also have specials, art, P.E.,library, and music. In 5th grade they have the option of taking orchestra. I love Bostic and all it's staff! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Bostic Traditional Magnet Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 106 34 4 11 0 n/a n/a 0 155
1996 106 34 4 11 0 n/a n/a 0 155
1997 217 63 11 19 1 n/a n/a 0 311
1998 208 71 24 19 1 n/a n/a 0 323
1999 203 76 26 19 2 n/a n/a 0 326
2000 205 83 29 22 4 n/a n/a 0 343
2001 198 76 34 26 6 n/a n/a 0 340
2002 173 78 36 26 6 n/a n/a 0 319
2003 173 78 36 26 6 n/a n/a 0 319
2004 177 83 30 25 7 n/a n/a 8 330
2005 174 75 34 30 4 n/a n/a 17 334
2006 172 61 41 31 6 n/a n/a 4 315
2007 186 45 36 30 6 n/a n/a 0 303
2008 189 57 43 24 7 n/a n/a 0 320
2009 139 51 41 13 6 n/a n/a 41 291
2010 152 42 37 22 6 0 31 0 290
2011 144 38 38 25 8 0 39 0 292
2012 148 38 35 27 7 0 38 0 293
2013 148 38 38 28 6 0 40 0 298
2014 137 39 37 30 6 0 35 0 284
2015 131 42 35 32 5 1 32 0 278
2016 125 52 41 31 3 1 32 0 285
2017 126 62 45 30 3 1 27 0 294
2018 109 50 49 35 1 0 27 0 271
2019 99 52 52 39 0 0 23 0 265
2020 104 55 59 40 1 0 18 0 277
2021 87 53 63 38 1 0 28 0 270
2022 84 60 62 44 1 0 28 0 279
2023 87 56 70 51 1 0 29 0 294
2024 84 76 60 54 1 0 30 0 305

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 Bostic Traditional Magnet Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 155 7.0 22.1 20.6
1996 155 7.0 22.1 20.6
1997 311 15.7 19.8 17.7
1998 323 16.3 19.8 22
1999 326 16.4 19.9 17.8
2000 343 19.8 17.3 20.7
2001 340 20.1 16.9 18.8
2002 319 20.5 15.6 24.8
2003 319 20.5 15.6 24.8
2004 330 19.8 16.7 30.4
2005 334 19.1 17.5 32.2
2006 315 19.0 16.6 27
2007 303 17.2 17.6 23.8
2008 320 15.5 20.6 26.9
2009 291 15.5 18.8 32.8
2010 290 17.5 16.5 29.3
2011 292 17.8 16.4 34.2
2012 293 18.0 16.2 36.5
2013 298 17.1 17.4 33.9
2014 284 17.1 16.6 37.7
2015 278 18.0 15.4 33.5
2016 285 18.0 15.8 36.5
2017 294 17.8 16.5 36.4
2018 271 17.2 15.7 39.1
2019 265 18.4 14.4 39.6
2020 277 18.4 15.0 44
2021 270 18.4 14.6 45.6
2022 279 19.0 14.6 45.2
2023 294 19.2 15.3 47.6
2024 305 19.4 15.7 50.2

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 Bostic Traditional Magnet Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 155 7.0 22.1 20.6
1996 155 7.0 22.1 20.6
1997 311 15.7 19.8 17.7
1998 323 16.3 19.8 22
1999 326 16.4 19.9 17.8
2000 343 19.8 17.3 20.7
2001 340 20.1 16.9 18.8
2002 319 20.5 15.6 24.8
2003 319 20.5 15.6 24.8
2004 330 19.8 16.7 30.4
2005 334 19.1 17.5 32.2
2006 315 19.0 16.6 27
2007 303 17.2 17.6 23.8
2008 320 15.5 20.6 26.9
2009 291 15.5 18.8 32.8
2010 290 17.5 16.5 29.3
2011 292 17.8 16.4 34.2
2012 293 18.0 16.2 36.5
2013 298 17.1 17.4 33.9
2014 284 17.1 16.6 37.7
2015 278 18.0 15.4 33.5
2016 285 18.0 15.8 36.5
2017 294 17.8 16.5 36.4
2018 271 17.2 15.7 39.1
2019 265 18.4 14.4 39.6
2020 277 18.4 15.0 44
2021 270 18.4 14.6 45.6
2022 279 19.0 14.6 45.2
2023 294 19.2 15.3 47.6
2024 305 19.4 15.7 50.2

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 Bostic Traditional Magnet Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $3,742 (31.6%) $8,106 (68.4%) $11,848

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Bostic Traditional Magnet Elementary

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 33rd of 667 Elementary schoolsRanks 55th of 660 Elementary schools
 3.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bostic Traditional Magnet Elementary)68.170.5
 2.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wichita)25.221
 4.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)40.638.1
 2.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Bostic Traditional Magnet Elementary)91.577.3
 14.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wichita)30.525.6
 4.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Kansas)50.350.4
 0.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Bostic Traditional Magnet Elementary)80.857.1
 23.7%
   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 (Bostic Traditional Magnet Elementary)6650
 16%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wichita)17.715.7
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)36.137.6
 1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Bostic Traditional Magnet Elementary)68.965.3
 3.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Wichita)2821.8
 6.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)43.539.6
 4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Bostic Traditional Magnet Elementary)57.868
 10.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Wichita)17.514.7
 2.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)31.931.3
 0.6%
5th Grade Science (Bostic Traditional Magnet Elementary)53.358
 4.7%
   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 Students265294
 10.9%
African American5256
 7.7%
American Indian01
Asian5270
 34.6%
Hispanic3951
 30.8%
Pacific Islander00
White9987
 12.1%
Two or More Races2329
 26.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients39.6%47.6%
 8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Bostic Traditional Magnet Elementary

Yes. Bostic Traditional Magnet Elementary ranks in the top 8.0% of Kansas elementary schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 305 students attended Bostic Traditional Magnet Elementary.

Students at Bostic Traditional Magnet Elementary are 28% White, 25% African American, 20% Asian, 18% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races.


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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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