How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Peterson Elem | South High |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Wichita, KS | Wichita, KS |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | other | high |
| Enrollment | 321 | 1,662 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.2:1 | 13.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 47.5% | 79.4% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Peterson Elem | South High |
|---|---|---|
| White | 50.2% | 32.1% |
| African American | 8.1% | 19.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24.3% | 36.0% |
| Asian | 3.7% | 2.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| Multiracial | 13.4% | 7.8% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Peterson Elem | South High |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 11 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 321:1 | 332.4:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 14.6% | 47.9% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 6 | 282 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.