- Enrollment
- 2,435
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wichita, KS
Black Traditional Magnet Elem
Federal NCES profile for Black Traditional Magnet Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 201299000254
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Black Traditional Magnet Elem earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Kansas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kansas schools.
- #55 of 61
- schools in Wichita · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.6:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 79.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Black Traditional Magnet Elem has class sizes larger than 91% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Black Traditional Magnet Elem ranks #55 of 61 schools in Wichita, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-40 students YoY
Black Traditional Magnet Elem shrank from 320 students in 2022-23 to 280 in 2023-24 (-12.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 19.6 → 18.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-40 students YoY 201299000254 · Wichita, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
335 enr · 17.6:1 · 79.7% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: East High (2,435 students)
Black Traditional Magnet Elem shrank from 320 students in 2022-23 to 280 in 2023-24 (-12.5%). Teacher FTE lost 19.6 → 18.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Black Traditional Magnet Elem in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East High
East High
2,435 students
- Southeast High
Southeast High
2,066 students
- North High
North High
2,041 students
- South High
South High
1,662 students
- Heights High
Heights High
1,505 students
- This school 335
Black Traditional Magnet Elem
335 students
What this shows Black Traditional Magnet Elem reports 335 students on the CCD universe file.
How Black Traditional Magnet Elem compares
Black Traditional Magnet Elem is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.6:1 | ▲ 28% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.7% | ▲ 87% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 335 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
335
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 87% above the Kansas average of 42.7%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 91% in Kansas - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,549
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 39.1%
White 33.4%
African American 15.2%
Two or More 10.7%
Asian 1.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 39.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.1, Black Traditional Magnet Elem is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
District finance for Wichita reports $15,549 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Black Traditional Magnet Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southeast High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Heights High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Black Traditional Magnet Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,066
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,041
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,662
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,505
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar other schools in Wichita
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644 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Woodman Elem
Standard public school
612 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Cloud Elem
Standard public school
580 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Colvin Elem
Standard public school
571 students 13:1 students per teacher
Education Imagine Academy
Standard public school
566 students 29.8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~335 students)
Frequently asked questions about Black Traditional Magnet Elem
How many students attend Black Traditional Magnet Elem?
Black Traditional Magnet Elem has 335 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wichita, KS. CCD year-over-year: 320 (2022-23) → 280 (2023-24), down 40.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Black Traditional Magnet Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Black Traditional Magnet Elem is 17.6:1, which is 28% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Black Traditional Magnet Elem?
79.7% of students at Black Traditional Magnet Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Black Traditional Magnet Elem?
The largest demographic group at Black Traditional Magnet Elem is Hispanic or Latino at 39.1% of enrollment, in Wichita, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Black Traditional Magnet Elem?
Black Traditional Magnet Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Black Traditional Magnet Elem rank among schools in Wichita?
By Resource Investment Index, Black Traditional Magnet Elem ranks #55 of 61 schools in Wichita, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Wichita on the city page.
What other schools are in Wichita?
Besides Black Traditional Magnet Elem, Wichita also operates East High (2,435 students), Southeast High (2,066 students), and North High (2,041 students). See the Wichita district page for the complete list.