Peterson Elem
#479 of 686 elementary schools in Kansas
#33695 of 50,301 nationally
About Peterson Elem
Peterson 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 321 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 37.5 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 479th of 686 ranked elementary schools in Kansas. Its strongest component is students per teacher (66th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (22th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 321.
There are 91 schools in Wichita; Peterson Elem ranks 20th of 90 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)31%
- Reading proficiency (30%)37%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)60.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.4
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 Peterson Elem by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 321
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 60.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 37%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 31%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Peterson Elem
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
McCollom Elem
Wichita · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
288 students · 1.2 km away
Wilbur Middle School
Wichita · Public middle · Grades 6–8
822 students · 1.3 km away
Northwest High
Wichita · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,424 students · 1.9 km away
Levy Sp Ed Center
Wichita · Public other · Grades K–12
81 students · 1.9 km away
Kensler Elem
Wichita · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
488 students · 2.2 km away
Benton Elem
Wichita · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
273 students · 2.5 km away
Dodge Literacy Magnet
Wichita · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
547 students · 4.9 km away
Bryant Opportunity Academy
Wichita · Public elementary · Grades K–5
36 students · 5.1 km away
Maize South Middle School
Wichita · Public middle · Grades 7–8
501 students · 5.7 km away
Maize South Elementary
Wichita · Public elementary · Grades K–4
514 students · 5.8 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Kansas with a comparable Enrollment.
Rossville Elem
Rossville · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
321 students
Westwood View Elem
Westwood · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
321 students
Glenwood Ridge Elementary School
Basehor · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
320 students
Burlington Elementary School
Burlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
322 students
Moonlight Elementary School
Gardner · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
320 students
Wiley Elementary
Hutchinson · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
322 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Peterson Elem a good school?
Peterson Elem has a Success Index (US) of 37.5 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #479 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 Peterson Elem rank in Kansas?
Peterson Elem ranks #479 of 686 elementary schools in Kansas and #33695 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Peterson Elem?
Peterson Elem had 321 students in 2025.
Is Peterson Elem a elementary school or a high school?
Peterson Elem is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Peterson Elem?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Peterson Elem; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.