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#702 of 1,294 schools in KS

Chisholm Trail Elem

Elementary School · Wichita · Park City, KS

A Wichita elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.

6015 Independence, Park City, KS 67219

  • Math 25% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 42% proficient (2025)
  • 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.0Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.76 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.8Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency24.9% (2025 KAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency41.3% (2025 KAP)
Overall Proficiency33% (2025 KAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)32% (model expectation from 2025 KAP)
vs. Expected+1.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile41th
Resources & Environment5.2Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.3:1
District spending per student$15,783
Chronic Absenteeism32.2%

Students at Chisholm Trail Elem score 33% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 KAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.

Math Proficiency25%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)
ELA Proficiency42%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 47 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 33% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
86%
ELA
75%
2010
Math
89%
ELA
79%
2011
Math
90%
ELA
85%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
36%
ELA
45%
2015
Math
39%
ELA
43%
2016
Math
42%
ELA
37%
2017
Math
35%
ELA
34%
2018
Math
41%
ELA
40%
2019
Math
41%
ELA
40%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2022
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2025
Math
25%
ELA
42%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 49% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

72.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Chisholm Trail 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 39Car-Dependent
  • Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,603/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Park City), 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

$65,561

Median home value

$156,000

Median rent

$1,049/mo

College educated

23.5%

Homeownership

67.2%

Poverty rate

23.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 67219; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

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Three Angels Seventh-day Adventist SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–82.0 mi13Compare →
Earhart Environ Magnet ElemEnrollment path unverified6.5PK–52.4 mi434Compare →
Sunrise Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition8.3privatePK–123.4 mi450Compare →
Sunrise Christian Academy ElementaryPrivate · tuition7.3privatePK–123.4 mi455Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

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
#17 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

Chisholm Trail Elem is listed in Wichita; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Chisholm Trail Elem

Chisholm Trail Elem is a public elementary school in Park City, KS, part of Wichita, serving approximately 401 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #702 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Chisholm Trail Elem

What grades does Chisholm Trail Elem serve?

Chisholm Trail Elem serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Chisholm Trail Elem?

Chisholm Trail Elem has an enrollment of approximately 401 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Chisholm Trail Elem?

The student-teacher ratio at Chisholm Trail Elem is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Chisholm Trail Elem rank in KS?

Chisholm Trail Elem ranks #702 of 1,294 schools in KS.

What is Chisholm Trail Elem's MySchoolScout rating?

Chisholm Trail Elem has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Chisholm Trail Elem?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Chisholm Trail Elem has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Chisholm Trail Elem a charter school?

No, Chisholm Trail Elem is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Chisholm Trail Elem a Title I school?

No, Chisholm Trail Elem is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Chisholm Trail Elem?

72.3% of students at Chisholm Trail 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
401
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
28
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Sedgwick County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
32.2%
Area population (ZIP 67219)
12,093
Area median age
31.4
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 67219; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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