Oak Park Elementary School (Closed 2008)

Oak Park Elementary School serves 271 students in grades Kindergarten-6. 
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 10% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
271 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (KS)
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
3%
22%
Black
4%
7%
White
90%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.19
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Oak Park Elementary School?
271 students attend Oak Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Oak Park Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Oak Park Elementary School?
Oak Park Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Oak Park Elementary School offer ?
Oak Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Oak Park Elementary School part of?
Oak Park Elementary School is part of Shawnee Mission Public School District.

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