Black Traditional Magnet Elem vs Lawrence Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Black Traditional Magnet Elem
Wichita · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
335 students
Lawrence Elem
Wichita · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
394 students
| Measure | Black Traditional Magnet Elem Wichita, Kansas | Lawrence Elem Wichita, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #580 of 686 | #622 of 686 |
| National rank | #40747 of 50,301 | #44413 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 335 | 394 |
| Enrollment | 335 | 394 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.6% | 86.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 18% |
| city | Wichita | Wichita |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Black Traditional Magnet Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.4 vs 20.7).
- •Black Traditional Magnet Elem does better on math proficiency (32% vs 18%).
- •Black Traditional Magnet Elem does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 30%).
- •Black Traditional Magnet Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.6% vs 86.3%).
- •Lawrence Elem does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 16.8).
- •Lawrence Elem is the larger school with 394 students compared with 335.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Black Traditional Magnet Elem better than Lawrence Elem?
On the Success Index (US), Black Traditional Magnet Elem ranks higher (26.4 vs 20.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Black Traditional Magnet Elem and Lawrence Elem?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Wichita and Wichita in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Black Traditional Magnet Elem: 335. Lawrence Elem: 394. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Black Traditional Magnet Elem and Lawrence Elem rank in Kansas?
Black Traditional Magnet Elem is 580th of 686 and Lawrence Elem is 622nd of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).