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#1158 of 1,294 schools in KS
Buckner Performing Arts Magnet Elem
Elementary School · Wichita · Wichita, KS
A Wichita elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3530 E 27th N, Wichita, KS 67220
- Math 9% proficient (2025)
- Reading 29% proficient (2025)
- 12:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Buckner Performing Arts Magnet Elem score 19% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 19% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
85.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Buckner Performing Arts Magnet Elem sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 21Car-Dependent
- Transit 18Minimal Transit
- Bike 60Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,861/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Wichita), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$72,861
Median home value
$193,900
Median rent
$889/mo
College educated
42.7%
Homeownership
59.3%
Poverty rate
16.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 67220; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gordon Parks AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 452 | Compare → |
| Mueller Aerospace/engineering Discovery MagneEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 310 | Compare → |
| Jackson ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | PK–5 | 1.6 mi | 290 | Compare → |
| Annoor Islamic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.8private | PK–8 | 2.2 mi | 118 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Wichita
- Schools in district
- 87
- Rank in district
- #57 of 86
- District spending per student
- $15,783NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Buckner Performing Arts Magnet Elem is listed in Wichita; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Buckner Performing Arts Magnet Elem
Buckner Performing Arts Magnet Elem is a public elementary school in Wichita, KS, part of Wichita, serving approximately 325 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,158 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Buckner Performing Arts Magnet Elem
What grades does Buckner Performing Arts Magnet Elem serve?
Buckner Performing Arts Magnet Elem serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Buckner Performing Arts Magnet Elem?
Buckner Performing Arts Magnet Elem has an enrollment of approximately 325 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Buckner Performing Arts Magnet Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Buckner Performing Arts Magnet Elem is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Buckner Performing Arts Magnet Elem rank in KS?
Buckner Performing Arts Magnet Elem ranks #1,158 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Buckner Performing Arts Magnet Elem's MySchoolScout rating?
Buckner Performing Arts Magnet Elem has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Buckner Performing Arts Magnet Elem?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Buckner Performing Arts Magnet Elem has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Buckner Performing Arts Magnet Elem a charter school?
No, Buckner Performing Arts Magnet Elem is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Buckner Performing Arts Magnet Elem a Title I school?
No, Buckner Performing Arts Magnet Elem is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Buckner Performing Arts Magnet Elem?
85.2% of students at Buckner Performing Arts Magnet Elem qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 325
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Sedgwick County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.8%
- Phone
- (316) 973-9350
- Area population (ZIP 67220)
- 14,779
- Area average commute
- 18.3 min
- Area median age
- 31.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 67220; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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