Park Elementary School

724 E Garfield Street
Columbus, KS 66725
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Park Elementary School serves 184 students in grades Prekindergarten-1. 
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 184 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

School Overview

Park Elementary School's student population of 184 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
184 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Park Elementary School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (KS)
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
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American Indian
3%
1%
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Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
3%
21%
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Black
1%
6%
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White
86%
63%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.26
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
34%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
10%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Park Elementary School?
184 students attend Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Park Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Park Elementary School?
Park Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, 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
What school district is Park Elementary School part of?
Park Elementary School is part of Columbus School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 184 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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