- Enrollment
- 2,435
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wichita, KS
Spaght Multimedia Magnet
Federal NCES profile for Spaght Multimedia Magnet, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 201299001719
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Spaght Multimedia Magnet earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kansas schools.
- #57 of 61
- schools in Wichita · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.6:1
- students per teacher
- 92.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Spaght Multimedia Magnet has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Spaght Multimedia Magnet ranks #57 of 61 schools in Wichita, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Spaght Multimedia Magnet held near 436 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 38.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 201299001719 · Wichita, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
480 enr · 12.6:1 · 92.4% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: East High (2,435 students)
Spaght Multimedia Magnet held near 436 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 38.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Spaght Multimedia Magnet 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 480
Spaght Multimedia Magnet
480 students
What this shows Spaght Multimedia Magnet reports 480 students on the CCD universe file.
How Spaght Multimedia Magnet compares
Spaght Multimedia Magnet 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 | 12.6:1 | ▼ 9% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.4% | ▲ 116% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 480 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
480
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
92.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 116% 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
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 39% in Kansas - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
37.3%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 480 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 43.8%
African American 39.6%
Two or More 8.5%
White 6.7%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 43.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.9, Spaght Multimedia Magnet 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 Spaght Multimedia Magnet Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southeast High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heights High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Spaght Multimedia Magnet'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
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Christa Mcauliffe Academy
Standard public school
829 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Minneha Core Knowledge Elem
Standard public school
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 (~480 students)
Frequently asked questions about Spaght Multimedia Magnet
How many students attend Spaght Multimedia Magnet?
Spaght Multimedia Magnet has 480 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wichita, KS. CCD year-over-year: 423 (2022-23) → 436 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spaght Multimedia Magnet?
The student-teacher ratio at Spaght Multimedia Magnet is 12.6:1, which is 9% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Spaght Multimedia Magnet?
92.4% of students at Spaght Multimedia Magnet are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Spaght Multimedia Magnet?
The largest demographic group at Spaght Multimedia Magnet is Hispanic or Latino at 43.8% of enrollment, in Wichita, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Spaght Multimedia Magnet?
Spaght Multimedia Magnet has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (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 Spaght Multimedia Magnet rank among schools in Wichita?
By Resource Investment Index, Spaght Multimedia Magnet ranks #57 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 Spaght Multimedia Magnet, 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.