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#1125 of 1,294 schools in KS

Linwood Elementary

Elementary School · Wichita · Wichita, KS

A Wichita elementary school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1654 S. Hydraulic, Wichita, KS 67211

  • Math 10% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 18% proficient (2025)
  • 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.2Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.29 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics2.7Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency9.5% (2025 KAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency17.8% (2025 KAP)
Overall Proficiency14% (2025 KAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)24% (model expectation from 2025 KAP)
vs. Expected-10.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile9th
Resources & Environment5.1Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio13.3:1
District spending per student$15,783
Chronic Absenteeism39%

Students at Linwood Elementary score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 KAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.

Math Proficiency10%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)
ELA Proficiency18%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 50 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 14% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
67%
ELA
61%
2010
Math
75%
ELA
71%
2011
Math
71%
ELA
67%
2012
Math
65%
ELA
60%
2014
Math
15%
ELA
22%
2015
Math
18%
ELA
22%
2016
Math
17%
ELA
19%
2017
Math
20%
ELA
17%
2018
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2019
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2020*
Math
8%
ELA
12%
2021*
Math
8%
ELA
12%
2022
Math
8%
ELA
12%
2025
Math
10%
ELA
18%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 29% (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

89.7%

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 Linwood Elementary 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 37Car-Dependent
  • Transit 29Some Transit
  • Bike 63Bikeable
  • 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

$44,003

Median home value

$99,100

Median rent

$841/mo

College educated

13.8%

Homeownership

43.9%

Poverty rate

26%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 67211; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Gardiner ElemEnrollment path unverified5.2PK–50.6 mi416Compare →
All Saints Catholic ElementaryPrivate · tuition6.4privateK–81.1 mi170Compare →
Harry Street ElemEnrollment path unverified4.2PK–51.2 mi318Compare →
Griffith ElemEnrollment path unverified3.7PK–51.5 mi424Compare →

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
#51 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

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

About Linwood Elementary

Linwood Elementary is a public elementary school in Wichita, KS, part of Wichita, serving approximately 438 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,125 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Linwood Elementary

What grades does Linwood Elementary serve?

Linwood Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Linwood Elementary?

Linwood Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 438 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Linwood Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Linwood Elementary 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 Linwood Elementary rank in KS?

Linwood Elementary ranks #1,125 of 1,294 schools in KS.

What is Linwood Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Linwood Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Linwood Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Linwood Elementary has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Linwood Elementary a charter school?

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

Is Linwood Elementary a Title I school?

No, Linwood Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Linwood Elementary?

89.7% of students at Linwood Elementary 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
438
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
33
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Sedgwick County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
39.0%
Area population (ZIP 67211)
18,691
Area average commute
17.8 min
Area median age
34.5
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 67211; 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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