Park Elementary School (Closed 2024)

1025 N Main
Wichita, KS 67203
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 337 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 was 6-9% (which was lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 6-9% (which was lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
337 students

Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data

Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data

School Rankings

This School
State Level (KS)
#1241 out of 1269 schools
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data

6-9%
31%

Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data

6-9%
32%

Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data

≤10%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1

Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data

American Indian
1%
1%

Showing 2007–2025. View full 38-year historical data

Asian
1%
3%

Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data

Hispanic
65%
23%

Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data

Black
14%
7%

Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data

White
11%
60%

Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data

Two or more races
8%
6%

Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data

All Ethnic Groups
89%
0.54

Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data

(22-23)
25.2%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
41%

Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%

Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-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 Park Elementary School's ranking?
Park Elementary School is ranked #1241 out of 1,269 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 31% KS state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Park Elementary School?
337 students attend Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Park Elementary School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Park Elementary School?
Park Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, 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-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Park Elementary School part of?
Park Elementary School is part of Wichita School District.

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