Clark Elementary School (Closed 2024)

650 S. Apache
Wichita, KS 67207
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
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 ≤5% (which was lower than the Kansas state average of 29%). 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 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Top Rankings

Clark Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
240 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (KS)
#1204 out of 1280 schools
(Bottom 50%)
≤5%
29%
15-19%
32%
30-39%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
21%
22%
Black
40%
7%
White
22%
61%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.74
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Clark Elementary School's ranking?
Clark Elementary School is ranked #1204 out of 1,280 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% 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?
40% of Clark Elementary School students are Black, 22% of students are White, 21% 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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