The top reported proficiency rate is 34% in Science. The lowest is 10% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on L'ouverture Computer Technology Magnet
L'Ouverture Computer Technology Magnet is an elementary school serving pre-kindergarten through fifth grade in the Wichita school district, the largest district in Kansas. Its name points to a focus on computer and technology learning, though details on the specific magnet program were not available in the data examined.
The school enrolls a modest number of students, with classes distributed across each grade from kindergarten through fifth. The student body is predominantly Black and Hispanic, with smaller shares of White students and students of two or more races. A very high share of students qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting a community where economic need is widespread.
Academic performance, measured by the Kansas Assessment Program (KAP), shows low proficiency rates across tested subjects. In math, the share of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards was small in third grade and very small in fourth grade, then somewhat larger but still low in fifth grade. In English language arts, proficiency rates hovered in a similar low range across grades three through five. Fifth-grade science results were somewhat higher than the math and reading outcomes but still well below half of students. Overall, the school’s combined proficiency index places it in the bottom quartile relative to districts in Sedgwick County.
Because L'Ouverture serves only elementary grades, there is no graduation rate to report. Chronic absenteeism data was not available in the records reviewed. Families considering the school may want to follow up with the school or district directly about attendance patterns and how the school supports students who are behind academically.
The school sits within Wichita, Kansas’s largest city and a long-standing center for aircraft manufacturing. The city’s identity as the “Air Capital of the World” rests on major employers such as Spirit AeroSystems, Textron Aviation, Learjet, and Airbus, as well as McConnell Air Force Base. Wichita State University provides a sizable educational and research presence. The city’s economy is tied to aerospace cycles, and employment has seen fluctuations linked to production issues in the industry. Population growth in Wichita has been modest in recent years, with development activity concentrated in downtown revitalization projects and in surrounding suburban communities.
Housing in the school’s zip code is priced well below both the state and national median, making homeownership more accessible than in many parts of the country. Rents are also relatively modest. The broader Wichita area is largely car-dependent, with walkable pockets in the Old Town district and downtown.
No recent district-level changes or initiatives for Wichita public schools were found in the available research, so that context for L’Ouverture remains unclear.
In sum, L’Ouverture Computer Technology Magnet is a small, high-poverty elementary school within a large urban district. Its test results point to significant academic challenges. The school’s technology-themed name suggests an emphasis that may appeal to families seeking early computer exposure, but concrete information about how that theme is realized in the classroom was not available in the data used for this profile. A parent evaluating this school would want to speak with the school directly about its magnet curriculum, student supports, and approach to raising achievement.
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