Dodge Literacy Magnet

Summary:

Dodge Literacy Magnet is a public elementary school in Wichita, Kansas, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 513 students. However, the school's academic performance is consistently among the lowest in the state, ranking in the bottom 25% of Dodge Literacy Magnet has struggled with low proficiency rates on state assessments, particularly in mathematics, where only 9.43% of students were proficient or better in 2023-2024, compared to 14.47% for the Wichita district and 31.6% for the state of Kansas.

The school's demographics reflect a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with 83.43% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023. Students with disabilities and those from low socioeconomic backgrounds perform particularly poorly at Dodge Literacy Magnet, ranking in the bottom 25-30% of Kansas elementary schools in these subgroups. Interestingly, nearby schools like Riverside Leadership Magnet Elementary and Stanley Elementary significantly outperform Dodge Literacy Magnet on state assessments.

Over the past decade, Dodge Literacy Magnet's performance has declined, with its statewide ranking dropping from 247 out of 668 Kansas elementary schools in 2012-2013 to 622 out of 653 in 2023-2024. The school's rating from SchoolDigger has also decreased from 3 stars out of 5 in 2012-2013 to 0 stars out of 5 in the most recent school year, indicating a need for significant improvement efforts.


Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-5

 4801 W 2nd
       Wichita, KS  67212


(316) 973-3150

District: Wichita

SchoolDigger Rank:
622nd of 653 Kansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,802 Help


Students who attend Dodge Literacy Magnet usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio:  14.7 Help
Number of students:  531

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
41.2%
White:
31.3%
African American:
12.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  85.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Dodge Literacy Magnet ranks worse than 95.3% of elementary schools in Kansas. It also ranks 39th 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 8.55. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Dodge Literacy Magnet is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (41.2%), White (31.3%), African American (12.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 85.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dodge Literacy Magnet is 14.7. 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 Dodge Literacy Magnet is $9,802. 50 elementary schools in the Wichita School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Dodge Literacy Magnet:

SchoolDigger ranks Dodge Literacy Magnet 622nd of 653 Kansas public elementary schools. (See Dodge Literacy 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 Dodge Literacy Magnet

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Rank History for all students at Dodge Literacy Magnet

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 7.39 558th 585 4.6%
2007 19.90 521st 600 13.2%
2008 35.93 467th 614 23.9%
2009 54.00 354th 621 43.0%
2010 66.33 226th 630 64.1%
2011 63.21 268th 631 57.5%
2012 67.49 227th 660 65.6%
2013 67.54 247th 668 63.0%
2015 52.92 319th 678 52.9%
2016 43.58 394th 656 39.9%
2017 33.63 465th 659 29.4%
2018 21.97 548th 656 16.5%
2019 18.15 574th 667 13.9%
2021 18.71 573rd 670 14.5%
2022 13.64 598th 668 10.5%
2023 14.12 586th 660 11.2%
2024 8.55 622nd 653 4.7%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Dodge Literacy Magnet

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 28.13 15th 19 21.1%
2022 35.47 20th 29 31.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Dodge Literacy Magnet

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.99 104th 140 25.7%
2019 34.56 135th 193 30.1%
2021 18.73 188th 214 12.1%
2022 20.91 266th 305 12.8%
2023 38.20 194th 296 34.5%
2024 19.79 267th 306 12.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Dodge Literacy Magnet

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.60 319th 512 37.7%
2019 34.71 370th 509 27.3%
2021 37.95 346th 494 30.0%
2022 27.90 417th 512 18.6%
2023 20.59 480th 541 11.3%
2024 14.05 518th 546 5.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Dodge Literacy Magnet

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.41 440th 574 23.3%
2019 20.00 497th 591 15.9%
2021 18.30 505th 591 14.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Dodge Literacy Magnet

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.99 104th 140 25.7%
2019 34.56 135th 193 30.1%
2021 18.73 188th 214 12.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Dodge Literacy Magnet

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.56 479th 575 16.7%
2019 20.83 495th 586 15.5%
2021 22.86 495th 605 18.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Dodge Literacy Magnet

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 29.00 60th 74 18.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Dodge Literacy Magnet

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.90 117th 207 43.5%
2019 33.47 172nd 235 26.8%
2021 50.78 92nd 229 59.8%
2022 30.06 199th 254 21.7%
2023 23.29 215th 245 12.2%
2024 19.83 240th 260 7.7%
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Rank History for White students at Dodge Literacy Magnet

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.23 511th 574 11.0%
2019 18.60 530th 592 10.5%
2021 10.97 555th 587 5.5%
2022 15.70 549th 596 7.9%
2023 23.03 494th 584 15.4%
2024 9.07 556th 579 4.0%
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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

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Reviews:
by a parent
Sunday, July 21, 2019

Open Quote Office is horrible. Teachers are doing the best they can, for class size and behavior issues. School grounds are locked up most all the time, not a friendly environment for learning. Parking lot is more like a race track. Needs improvement from administration to principal. Close Quote


by a parent on FaceBook
Friday, October 28, 2011

Open Quote My children have attended this school for years. The teachers are very friendly and really work with your children to make sure they understand everything that is being taught. I LOVE this school! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Dodge Literacy Magnet

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2004 232 157 3 51 12 n/a n/a 20 475
2005 241 141 5 53 15 n/a n/a 29 484
2006 302 131 6 49 16 n/a n/a 14 518
2007 275 130 6 58 22 n/a n/a 0 491
2008 290 106 6 71 12 n/a n/a 0 485
2009 214 70 5 61 11 n/a n/a 55 416
2010 201 67 9 78 4 0 50 0 409
2011 238 63 12 85 3 0 58 0 459
2012 250 55 16 96 6 0 57 0 480
2013 297 63 14 139 7 0 70 0 590
2014 275 55 19 147 8 0 58 0 562
2015 278 56 15 167 4 4 58 0 582
2016 301 49 9 158 5 3 59 0 584
2017 290 45 6 167 5 3 57 0 573
2018 282 42 5 165 8 2 53 0 557
2019 263 45 6 168 13 4 60 0 559
2020 220 38 8 177 9 4 60 0 516
2021 181 38 7 172 9 3 53 0 463
2022 178 46 5 187 12 2 61 0 491
2023 171 62 4 199 12 3 62 0 513
2024 166 64 5 219 11 3 63 0 531

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 Dodge Literacy Magnet

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 475 34.9 13.6 86.8
2005 484 33.2 14.6 85.7
2006 518 29.3 17.7 82.9
2007 491 31.5 15.6 80.4
2008 485 25.8 18.8 82.9
2009 416 25.2 16.5 97.2
2010 409 25.7 15.9 85.3
2011 459 27.9 16.4 84.7
2012 480 28.6 16.7 85.2
2013 590 32.6 18.0 85.1
2014 562 31.5 17.8 84.9
2015 582 32.0 18.1 79.2
2016 584 33.0 17.6 75.3
2017 573 32.1 17.8 76.6
2018 557 32.2 17.2 76.7
2019 559 35.3 15.8 79.8
2020 516 35.0 14.7 77.3
2021 463 34.1 13.5 77.3
2022 491 34.9 14.0 76.6
2023 513 36.0 14.2 83.4
2024 531 35.9 14.7 85.7

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 Dodge Literacy Magnet

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 475 34.9 13.6 86.8
2005 484 33.2 14.6 85.7
2006 518 29.3 17.7 82.9
2007 491 31.5 15.6 80.4
2008 485 25.8 18.8 82.9
2009 416 25.2 16.5 97.2
2010 409 25.7 15.9 85.3
2011 459 27.9 16.4 84.7
2012 480 28.6 16.7 85.2
2013 590 32.6 18.0 85.1
2014 562 31.5 17.8 84.9
2015 582 32.0 18.1 79.2
2016 584 33.0 17.6 75.3
2017 573 32.1 17.8 76.6
2018 557 32.2 17.2 76.7
2019 559 35.3 15.8 79.8
2020 516 35.0 14.7 77.3
2021 463 34.1 13.5 77.3
2022 491 34.9 14.0 76.6
2023 513 36.0 14.2 83.4
2024 531 35.9 14.7 85.7

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 Dodge Literacy Magnet

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,919 (29.8%) $6,883 (70.2%) $9,802

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Dodge Literacy 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 574th of 667 Elementary schoolsRanks 586th of 660 Elementary schools
 2.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Dodge Literacy Magnet)27.812.2
 15.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wichita)25.221
 4.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)40.638.1
 2.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Dodge Literacy Magnet)31.114.9
 16.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wichita)30.525.6
 4.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Kansas)50.350.4
 0.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Dodge Literacy Magnet)19.319.1
 0.2%
   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 (Dodge Literacy Magnet)10.26.8
 3.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wichita)17.715.7
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)36.137.6
 1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Dodge Literacy Magnet)27.726.9
 0.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Wichita)2821.8
 6.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)43.539.6
 4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Dodge Literacy Magnet)21.313
 8.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Wichita)17.514.7
 2.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)31.931.3
 0.6%
5th Grade Science (Dodge Literacy Magnet)3533.3
 1.7%
   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 Students559513
 8.2%
African American4562
 37.8%
American Indian1312
 7.7%
Asian64
 33.3%
Hispanic168199
 18.5%
Pacific Islander43
 25%
White263171
 35%
Two or More Races6062
 3.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients79.8%83.4%
 3.6%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 531 students attended Dodge Literacy Magnet.

Students at Dodge Literacy Magnet are 41% Hispanic, 31% White, 12% African American, 12% Two or more races, 2% American Indian.

Dodge Literacy Magnet ranks in the bottom 4.7% 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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