Park Elementary School serves 208 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 208 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Attendance Zone: Park Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire Columbus, KS school district, covering approximately 370.4 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 15 to 20 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located 16.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Park Elementary School's student population of 208 students has grown by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
208 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Park Elementary School is 0.41, 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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
10%
23%
Black
2%
7%
White
76%
60%
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7.2%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Park Elementary School often compared to?
Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lincoln Elementary School, Riverton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Park Elementary School?
208 students attend Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Park Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Park Elementary School?
Park Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Park Elementary School offer ?
Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Park Elementary School part of?
Park Elementary School is part of Columbus School District.
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