Seltzer Elem
#489 of 686 elementary schools in Kansas
#34128 of 50,301 nationally
About Seltzer Elem
Seltzer 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 494 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 36.8 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 489th of 686 ranked elementary schools in Kansas. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (34th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 494.
There are 91 schools in Wichita; Seltzer Elem ranks 22nd of 90 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)38%
- Reading proficiency (30%)41%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)67.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.9
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 Seltzer Elem by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 494
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 67.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 41%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 38%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Seltzer Elem
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Beech Elem
Wichita · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
538 students · 2.9 km away
Southeast High
Wichita · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,066 students · 3.1 km away
Christa McAuliffe Academy
Wichita · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
829 students · 3.3 km away
Bostic Traditional Magnet Elem
Wichita · Public elementary · Grades K–5
305 students · 3.4 km away
Minneha Core Knowledge Elem
Wichita · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
644 students · 3.4 km away
Wineteer Elem
Wichita · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
397 students · 4.8 km away
Price-Harris Communications Magnet
Wichita · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
477 students · 5.5 km away
Meadowlark Elementary
Wichita · Public elementary · Grades K–5
372 students · 5.8 km away
Curtis Middle School
Wichita · Public middle · Grades 6–8
846 students · 6.2 km away
Coleman Middle School
Wichita · Public middle · Grades 6–8
631 students · 6.2 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Kansas with a comparable Enrollment.
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495 students
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495 students
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492 students
Oak Hill Elementary
Overland Park · Public elementary · Grades K–5
491 students
Westside Elem
Pittsburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
498 students
Frank Layden Elem
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489 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Seltzer Elem a good school?
Seltzer Elem has a Success Index (US) of 36.8 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #489 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 Seltzer Elem rank in Kansas?
Seltzer Elem ranks #489 of 686 elementary schools in Kansas and #34128 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Seltzer Elem?
Seltzer Elem had 494 students in 2025.
Is Seltzer Elem a elementary school or a high school?
Seltzer Elem is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Seltzer Elem?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Seltzer Elem; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.