Christa McAuliffe Academy
#450 of 686 elementary schools in Kansas
#32734 of 50,301 nationally
About Christa McAuliffe Academy
Christa McAuliffe Academy is a public elementary located in Wichita, in the Wichita school district of Kansas, United States. It caters for Grades PK–8. In 2025 it enrolled 829 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 38.8 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 450th of 686 ranked elementary schools in Kansas. Its strongest component is students per teacher (62th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (23th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 829.
There are 91 schools in Wichita; Christa McAuliffe Academy ranks 19th of 90 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)33%
- Reading proficiency (30%)34%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)52.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.8
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Christa McAuliffe Academy by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 829
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 52.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 34%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 33%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Christa McAuliffe Academy
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Southeast High
Wichita · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,066 students · 2.1 km away
Seltzer Elem
Wichita · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
494 students · 3.3 km away
Prairie Creek Elementary
Andover · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
474 students · 4.8 km away
Beech Elem
Wichita · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
538 students · 5.1 km away
Sunflower Elementary School
Andover · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
367 students · 5.3 km away
Andover Central High School
Andover · Public high · Grades 9–12
886 students · 5.7 km away
Wineteer Elem
Wichita · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
397 students · 5.7 km away
Meadowlark Elementary
Wichita · Public elementary · Grades K–5
372 students · 5.9 km away
Andover Central Middle School
Andover · Public middle · Grades 6–8
642 students · 6.0 km away
Bostic Traditional Magnet Elem
Wichita · Public elementary · Grades K–5
305 students · 6.4 km away
Similar schools
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874 students
Miller Elem
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780 students
Lansing Elementary School
Lansing · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
758 students
Tonganoxie Elem
Tonganoxie · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
919 students
Jardine Elementary
Topeka · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
729 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Christa McAuliffe Academy a good school?
Christa McAuliffe Academy has a Success Index (US) of 38.8 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #450 of 686 in Kansas. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Christa McAuliffe Academy rank in Kansas?
Christa McAuliffe Academy ranks #450 of 686 elementary schools in Kansas and #32734 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Christa McAuliffe Academy?
Christa McAuliffe Academy had 829 students in 2025.
Is Christa McAuliffe Academy a elementary school or a high school?
Christa McAuliffe Academy is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Christa McAuliffe Academy?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Christa McAuliffe Academy; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.