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Bostic Traditional Magnet Elem

8103 E Gilbert, Wichita, KS, 67207

Top 10% School in KANSAS

Ranked 5 of 293 in KANSAS

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About Bostic Traditional Magnet Elem

Bostic Traditional Magnet Elementary School is located at 8103 E. Gilbert Street in the Sunnybrook area of Wichita and serves grades K–5. The school enrolls about 305 students with a student–teacher ratio of roughly 16:1. Around 62% of students are proficient in math, and about 67% are proficient in reading. The gender split is approximately 56% male and 44% female. The???????????????? school offers a regulated, conventional setting for learning with a focus on academic stability. The housing market in the area is one of the main things that makes it stand out. The typical home value close to the school is about $259,000, which suggests that the neighborhood is quiet and family-friendly. Parents frequently point out that one of the teachers' and the whole staff's major strengths is the support they provide to students and the excellent communication going on. This mix of results and parental confidence in the school is instrumental in counting Bostic Traditional Magnet Elementary School as one of the top schools in ????????????????Kansas.

Contact Information

Address

8103 E Gilbert, Wichita, KS, 67207

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Phone

(316) 973-1800

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 72%
Reading 67%
State average proficiency is 72% in Math and 67% in Reading.
19
Full-time Teachers
15 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
305
Total Students
$48210
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 5 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Bostic Traditional Magnet Elem

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 9:00 AM - 4:10 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 27.54%
Asian 19.67%
Hispanic 17.7%
Black 24.92%
Two+ Races 9.84%
Native Am. 0.33%
White
27.54%
Asian
19.67%
Hispanic
17.7%
Black
24.92%
Two+ Races
9.84%
Native Am.
0.33%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 305
43.61%
133 Female
56.39%
172 Male

Student Population

305 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

762 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

Latest News

Bostic Traditional Magnet Elementary School will hold its PTO meeting on December 9 in the school library. Families are encouraged to attend and stay engaged with school activities and planning.

FAQ

Q1. What are the main values that Bostic Traditional Magnet Elementary students follow?

Ans. Bostic stresses respect, responsibility, and safety, and staff members help students remember these values during transitions, in class, and in common areas.

Q2. What does Bostic do to keep kids safe when they arrive and leave?

Ans. The school sets up supervised drop-off and pick-up areas and makes sure that traffic flows smoothly, making it easy and safe for students to get on and off campus.

Q3. How does Bostic keep families up to date on school events and news?

Ans. Families can stay up-to-date on events, closures, and important dates by reading regular newsletters and school-wide announcements on the parent portal and school website.

Q4. What chances do parents have to get involved at Bostic?

Ans. Parents can help build a strong school community by volunteering, joining PTA activities, helping with school events, and supporting classroom efforts.

Q5. How does Bostic help students grow socially and emotionally?

Ans. The school teaches kids how to be kind, work together, and control themselves by giving them age-appropriate advice, conflict-resolution strategies, and staff support when they need it.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

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James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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