Park Elementary School

1025 N Main
Wichita, KS 67203
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 286 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Park Elementary School 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 286 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 86%
  • : Bottom 50% in KS
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:

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School Overview

Park Elementary School's student population of 286 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
286 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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School Rankings

Park Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,264 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Park Elementary School is 0.51, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (KS)
#1155 out of 1264 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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6-9%
28%
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15-19%
36%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
67%
21%
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Black
14%
6%
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White
14%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in KS.
0.51
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
34%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
10%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Park Elementary School's ranking?
Park Elementary School is ranked #1155 out of 1,264 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% KS state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% KS state average).
How many students attend Park Elementary School?
286 students attend Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Park Elementary School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 14% of students are White, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Park Elementary School?
Park Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Park Elementary School offer ?
Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Park Elementary School part of?
Park Elementary School is part of Wichita School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 286 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 86%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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