Bostic Traditional Magnet Elem vs Caldwell Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bostic Traditional Magnet Elem
Wichita · Public elementary · Grades K–5
305 students
Caldwell Elem
Wichita · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
465 students
| Measure | Bostic Traditional Magnet Elem Wichita, Kansas | Caldwell Elem Wichita, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #85 of 686 | #645 of 686 |
| National rank | #10633 of 50,301 | #45997 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 305 | 465 |
| Enrollment | 305 | 465 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.1% | 92.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 18% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 9% |
| city | Wichita | Wichita |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bostic Traditional Magnet Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.9 vs 18.1).
- •Bostic Traditional Magnet Elem does better on math proficiency (72% vs 9%).
- •Bostic Traditional Magnet Elem does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 18%).
- •Bostic Traditional Magnet Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.1% vs 92.5%).
- •Caldwell Elem does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 16.1).
- •Caldwell Elem is the larger school with 465 students compared with 305.
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 Bostic Traditional Magnet Elem better than Caldwell Elem?
On the Success Index (US), Bostic Traditional Magnet Elem ranks higher (70.9 vs 18.1 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 Bostic Traditional Magnet Elem and Caldwell Elem?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Wichita and Wichita in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bostic Traditional Magnet Elem: 305. Caldwell Elem: 465. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bostic Traditional Magnet Elem and Caldwell Elem rank in Kansas?
Bostic Traditional Magnet Elem is 85th of 686 and Caldwell Elem is 645th of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).