Parker Elementary School

421 North Center Ave.
Parker, KS 66072
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
9/
10
Top 20%
Parker Elementary School serves 210 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Parker Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 28%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 210 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 20% in KS
  • Math Proficiency
    : 45-49% (Top 20%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Parker Elementary School's student population of 210 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
210 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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School Rankings

Parker Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,264 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Parker Elementary School is 0.21, 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)
Overall Testing Rank
#139 out of 1264 schools
(Top 20%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
28%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
36%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
4%
21%
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Black
2%
6%
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White
89%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.21
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
34%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
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 Parker Elementary School's ranking?
Parker Elementary School is ranked #139 out of 1,264 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Parker Elementary School often compared to?
Parker Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jayhawk Elementary School, Lacygne Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% KS state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% KS state average).
How many students attend Parker Elementary School?
210 students attend Parker Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Parker Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Parker Elementary School?
Parker Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Parker Elementary School offer ?
Parker Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Parker Elementary School part of?
Parker Elementary School is part of Prairie View School District.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 210 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 20%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 45-49% (Top 20%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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