Very Good
#522 of 1,294 schools in KS
Top 40% in state
Isely Traditional Magnet Elem
Elementary School · Wichita · Bel Aire, KS
A Wichita elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
5256 N Woodlawn, Bel Aire, KS 67220
- Math 33% proficient (2025)
- Reading 42% proficient (2025)
- 13:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Isely Traditional Magnet Elem score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 49 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 38% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 55% (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
52.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Isely Traditional 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 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated791/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bel Aire), 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.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resurrection Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 180 | Compare → |
| Sunrise Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.3private | PK–12 | 1.1 mi | 450 | Compare → |
| Sunrise Christian Academy ElementaryPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | PK–12 | 1.1 mi | 455 | Compare → |
| Bostic Traditional Magnet ElemEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | K–5 | Not available | 305 | Compare → |
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
- #10 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
Isely Traditional Magnet Elem is listed in Wichita; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Isely Traditional Magnet Elem
Isely Traditional Magnet Elem is a public elementary school in Bel Aire, KS, part of Wichita, serving approximately 625 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #522 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Isely Traditional Magnet Elem
What grades does Isely Traditional Magnet Elem serve?
Isely Traditional Magnet Elem serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Isely Traditional Magnet Elem?
Isely Traditional Magnet Elem has an enrollment of approximately 625 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Isely Traditional Magnet Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Isely Traditional Magnet Elem is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Isely Traditional Magnet Elem rank in KS?
Isely Traditional Magnet Elem ranks #522 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Isely Traditional Magnet Elem's MySchoolScout rating?
Isely Traditional Magnet Elem has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Isely Traditional Magnet Elem?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Isely Traditional Magnet Elem has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Isely Traditional Magnet Elem a charter school?
No, Isely Traditional Magnet Elem is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Isely Traditional Magnet Elem a Title I school?
No, Isely Traditional Magnet Elem is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Isely Traditional Magnet Elem?
52.5% of students at Isely Traditional 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
- 625
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Sedgwick County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.2%
- Phone
- (316) 973-8200
- 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.
- 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
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