Serving 240 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Clark Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 6-9% (which was lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 78% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
240 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1168 out of 1269 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
32%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2012–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
20%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
41%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
22%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)42.5%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Clark Elementary School's ranking?
Clark Elementary School is ranked #1168 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Clark Elementary School?
240 students attend Clark Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Clark Elementary School students are Black, 22% of students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Clark Elementary School?
Clark Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Clark Elementary School offer ?
Clark Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Clark Elementary School part of?
Clark Elementary School is part of Wichita School District.
In what neighborhood is Clark Elementary School located?
Clark Elementary School is located in the Eastridge neighborhood of Wichita, KS.
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