Serving 485 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Gordon Parks Academy 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 is 12% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 485 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Gordon Parks Academy serves the north part of Wichita, KS, encompassing an attendance zone of approximately 0.8 square miles. Families in this area can typically expect a short drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 0.5 miles from the school to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 0.8 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gordon Parks Academy's student population of 485 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
485 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2005
School Calendar
School Motto
Every Student Future Ready
School Rankings
Gordon Parks Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gordon Parks Academy is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1113 out of 1269 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
32%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
26%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Black
43%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
White
16%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
13%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.9%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gordon Parks Academy's ranking?
Gordon Parks Academy is ranked #1113 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Gordon Parks Academy often compared to?
Gordon Parks Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Allison Traditional Magnet Middle School, Brooks Magnet Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Gordon Parks Academy?
485 students attend Gordon Parks Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Gordon Parks Academy students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gordon Parks Academy?
Gordon Parks Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Gordon Parks Academy offer ?
Gordon Parks Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Gordon Parks Academy part of?
Gordon Parks Academy is part of Wichita School District.
In what neighborhood is Gordon Parks Academy located?
Gordon Parks Academy is located in the Northeast Millair neighborhood of Wichita, KS.
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