- Enrollment
- 2,435
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Wichita, KS
Bostic Traditional Magnet Elem
Federal NCES profile for Bostic Traditional Magnet Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 201299000843
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bostic Traditional Magnet Elem earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Kansas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kansas schools.
- #7 of 8
- elementary schools in Wichita · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.1:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 36.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Bostic Traditional Magnet Elem has class sizes larger than 82% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bostic Traditional Magnet Elem ranks #7 of 8 elementary schools in Wichita, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Bostic Traditional Magnet Elem held near 305 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 19.2 → 19.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 201299000843 · Wichita, KS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
305 enr · 16.1:1 · 36.7% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: East High (2,435 students)
Bostic Traditional Magnet Elem held near 305 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE held 19.2 → 19.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Bostic 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 305
Bostic Traditional Magnet Elem
305 students
What this shows Bostic Traditional Magnet Elem reports 305 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bostic Traditional Magnet Elem compares
Bostic Traditional Magnet Elem held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.1:1 | ▲ 17% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.7% | ▼ 14% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 305 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
305
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% below the Kansas average of 42.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 82% in Kansas - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors0.4 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 28.2%
African American 23.9%
Hispanic or Latino 22.3%
Asian 15.4%
Two or More 9.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 28.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 78.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 78.0, Bostic Traditional Magnet Elem is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wichita reports $15,549 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bostic Traditional Magnet Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southeast High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Heights High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bostic 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 elementary schools in Wichita
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Horace Mann Dual Language Magnet
Standard public school
643 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Maize South Elementary
Standard public school
514 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Robert M. Martin Elementary
Standard public school
480 students 16:1 students per teacher
Wheatland Elementary
Standard public school
443 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Maize South Intermediate School
Standard public school
431 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Meadowlark Elementary
Standard public school
372 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~305 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bostic Traditional Magnet Elem
How many students attend Bostic Traditional Magnet Elem?
Bostic Traditional Magnet Elem has 305 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Wichita, KS. CCD year-over-year: 294 (2022-23) → 305 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bostic Traditional Magnet Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Bostic Traditional Magnet Elem is 16.1:1, which is 17% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bostic Traditional Magnet Elem?
36.7% of students at Bostic Traditional Magnet Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bostic Traditional Magnet Elem?
The largest demographic group at Bostic Traditional Magnet Elem is White at 28.2% of enrollment, in Wichita, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 78.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bostic Traditional Magnet Elem?
Bostic Traditional Magnet Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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 Bostic Traditional Magnet Elem rank among elementary schools in Wichita?
By Resource Investment Index, Bostic Traditional Magnet Elem ranks #7 of 8 elementary 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 elementary schools in Wichita on the city page.
What other schools are in Wichita?
Besides Bostic 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.