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#1251 of 1,294 schools in KS

Enterprise Elem

Elementary School · Wichita · Wichita, KS

A Wichita elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.

3605 S Gold, Wichita, KS 67217

  • Math 5% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 20% proficient (2025)
  • 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.8Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.97 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics2.7Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency5.3% (2025 KAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency20.5% (2025 KAP)
Overall Proficiency13% (2025 KAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)22% (model expectation from 2025 KAP)
vs. Expected-9.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile10th
Resources & Environment6.3Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.3:1
District spending per student$15,783
Chronic Absenteeism30.9%

Students at Enterprise Elem score 13% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 KAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.

Math Proficiency5%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)
ELA Proficiency20%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 62 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 13% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2014
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2015
Math
23%
ELA
26%
2016
Math
18%
ELA
24%
2017
Math
14%
ELA
20%
2018
Math
12%
ELA
22%
2019
Math
12%
ELA
22%
2020*
Math
10%
ELA
12%
2021*
Math
10%
ELA
12%
2022
Math
10%
ELA
16%
2025
Math
5%
ELA
20%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 33% (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

93.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Enterprise 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 10Car-Dependent
  • Transit 24Minimal Transit
  • Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
  • 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

$54,767

Median home value

$115,100

Median rent

$1,006/mo

College educated

12.3%

Homeownership

66.4%

Poverty rate

20.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 67217; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Enders Stem and Leadership MagnetEnrollment path unverified3.2PK–50.8 mi426Compare →
Kelly Liberal Arts AcademyEnrollment path unverified4.0PK–51.1 mi351Compare →
St Anne Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition5.4privateK–81.1 mi149Compare →
Wichita Adventist Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition7.1privateK–101.2 mi56Compare →

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
#73 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

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

About Enterprise Elem

Enterprise Elem is a public elementary school in Wichita, KS, part of Wichita, serving approximately 411 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,251 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Enterprise Elem

What grades does Enterprise Elem serve?

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

How many students attend Enterprise Elem?

Enterprise Elem has an enrollment of approximately 411 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Enterprise Elem?

The student-teacher ratio at Enterprise Elem is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Enterprise Elem rank in KS?

Enterprise Elem ranks #1,251 of 1,294 schools in KS.

What is Enterprise Elem's MySchoolScout rating?

Enterprise Elem has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 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 Enterprise Elem?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Enterprise Elem has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Enterprise Elem a charter school?

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

Is Enterprise Elem a Title I school?

No, Enterprise Elem is not currently a Title I school.

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

93.7% of students at Enterprise 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
411
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
31
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Sedgwick County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
30.9%
Area population (ZIP 67217)
32,529
Area average commute
19.8 min
Area median age
33.2
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 67217; 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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