Serving 480 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Oak Park-carpenter Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 480 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Oak Park-Carpenter Elementary serves the southern part of Overland Park, KS, encompassing an area of approximately 2 square miles. Most families within this zone can expect a typical drive to the school of 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge located about 1.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Oak Park-carpenter Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Oak Park-carpenter Elementary School's student population of 480 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
480 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 18-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
School Rankings
Oak Park-carpenter Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oak Park-carpenter Elementary School is 0.45, which is less 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
#54 out of 1269 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
32%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Asian
3%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 18-year historical data
Hispanic
11%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 18-year historical data
Black
5%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 18-year historical data
White
73%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 18-year historical data
Two or more races
8%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 18-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.8%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 18-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 18-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 Oak Park-carpenter Elementary School's ranking?
Oak Park-carpenter Elementary School is ranked #54 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Oak Park-carpenter Elementary School?
480 students attend Oak Park-carpenter Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Oak Park-carpenter Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Oak Park-carpenter Elementary School?
Oak Park-carpenter Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Oak Park-carpenter Elementary School offer ?
Oak Park-carpenter Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Oak Park-carpenter Elementary School part of?
Oak Park-carpenter Elementary School is part of Shawnee Mission Pub School District.
In what neighborhood is Oak Park-carpenter Elementary School located?
Oak Park-carpenter Elementary School is located in the Oak Park neighborhood of Overland Park, KS.
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