Kensler Elem
#540 of 686 elementary schools in Kansas
#38267 of 50,301 nationally
About Kensler Elem
Kensler Elem is a public elementary located in Wichita, in the Wichita school district of Kansas, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 488 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 30.4 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 540th of 686 ranked elementary schools in Kansas. Its strongest component is students per teacher (54th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (18th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 488.
There are 91 schools in Wichita; Kensler Elem ranks 27th of 90 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)27%
- Reading proficiency (30%)37%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)74.6%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.4
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 Kensler Elem by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 488
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 74.6%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 37%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 27%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Kensler Elem
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Northwest High
Wichita · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,424 students · 774 m away
Levy Sp Ed Center
Wichita · Public other · Grades K–12
81 students · 1.5 km away
McCollom Elem
Wichita · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
288 students · 1.6 km away
Wilbur Middle School
Wichita · Public middle · Grades 6–8
822 students · 1.9 km away
Peterson Elem
Wichita · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
321 students · 2.2 km away
Benton Elem
Wichita · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
273 students · 2.7 km away
Bryant Opportunity Academy
Wichita · Public elementary · Grades K–5
36 students · 2.9 km away
Dodge Literacy Magnet
Wichita · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
547 students · 3.3 km away
O K Elem
Wichita · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
262 students · 3.8 km away
Black Traditional Magnet Elem
Wichita · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
335 students · 4.1 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Kansas with a comparable Enrollment.
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489 students
Belinder Elem
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489 students
Oak Hill Elementary
Overland Park · Public elementary · Grades K–5
491 students
Gordon Parks Academy
Wichita · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
485 students
Jay Shideler Elementary
Topeka · Public elementary · Grades K–6
492 students
Seltzer Elem
Wichita · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
494 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Kensler Elem a good school?
Kensler Elem has a Success Index (US) of 30.4 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #540 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 Kensler Elem rank in Kansas?
Kensler Elem ranks #540 of 686 elementary schools in Kansas and #38267 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Kensler Elem?
Kensler Elem had 488 students in 2025.
Is Kensler Elem a elementary school or a high school?
Kensler Elem is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Kensler Elem?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Kensler Elem; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.