Serving 421 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Price-harris Communications Magnet ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 421 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Price-harris Communications Magnet ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Price-harris Communications Magnet's student population of 421 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
421 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Rankings
Price-harris Communications Magnet ranks within the top 30% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Price-harris Communications Magnet is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#367 out of 1269 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
20%
22%
Black
20%
7%
White
47%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Price-harris Communications Magnet's ranking?
Price-harris Communications Magnet is ranked #367 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Price-harris Communications Magnet often compared to?
Price-harris Communications Magnetis often viewed alongside schools like Bostic Traditional Magnet Elementary School, Hyde Intl Studies/commun Elementary Magnet by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Price-harris Communications Magnet?
421 students attend Price-harris Communications Magnet.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Price-harris Communications Magnet students are White, 20% of students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Price-harris Communications Magnet?
Price-harris Communications Magnet has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Price-harris Communications Magnet offer ?
Price-harris Communications Magnet offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Price-harris Communications Magnet part of?
Price-harris Communications Magnet is part of Wichita School District.
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