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#799 of 1,294 schools in KS

College Hill Elem

Elementary School · Wichita · Wichita, KS

A Wichita elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.

211 N Clifton, Wichita, KS 67208

  • Math 27% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 48% proficient (2025)
  • 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.8Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.13 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.7Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency26.8% (2025 KAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency48% (2025 KAP)
Overall Proficiency37% (2025 KAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)32% (model expectation from 2025 KAP)
vs. Expected+5.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile52th
Resources & Environment5.4Average20%
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 Absenteeism30.6%

Students at College Hill Elem score 37% 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 Proficiency27%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)
ELA Proficiency48%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 38% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
86%
ELA
85%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2015
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
37%
2022
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2025
Math
27%
ELA
48%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 52% (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

72.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where College Hill 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 85Very Walkable
  • Transit 30Some Transit
  • Bike 67Bikeable
  • 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

$60,049

Median home value

$179,100

Median rent

$1,008/mo

College educated

41.2%

Homeownership

51.1%

Poverty rate

19.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 67208; 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

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Hyde Intl Studies/commun Elem MagnetEnrollment path unverified8.7PK–50.8 mi258Compare →
Jefferson ElemEnrollment path unverified5.1PK–51.1 mi383Compare →
Adams ElemEnrollment path unverified3.9PK–51.2 mi376Compare →
Spaght Multimedia MagnetEnrollment path unverified4.7PK–51.3 mi436Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Wichita

Schools in district
87
Rank in district
#24 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

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

About College Hill Elem

College Hill Elem is a public elementary school in Wichita, KS, part of Wichita, serving approximately 385 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #799 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about College Hill Elem

What grades does College Hill Elem serve?

College Hill Elem serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend College Hill Elem?

College Hill Elem has an enrollment of approximately 385 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at College Hill Elem?

The student-teacher ratio at College Hill 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 College Hill Elem rank in KS?

College Hill Elem ranks #799 of 1,294 schools in KS.

What is College Hill Elem's MySchoolScout rating?

College Hill Elem has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 College Hill Elem?

Based on loaded state assessment records, College Hill Elem has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is College Hill Elem a charter school?

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

Is College Hill Elem a Title I school?

No, College Hill Elem is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for College Hill Elem?

72.2% of students at College Hill 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
385
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
27
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Sedgwick County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
30.6%
Area population (ZIP 67208)
18,078
Area average commute
17.5 min
Area median age
32.8
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 67208; 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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