Serving 229 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Parker Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 229 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Parker Elementary serves the western part of Parker, KS, encompassing an attendance zone of approximately 220.2 square miles. Families within this area typically have a 15-20 minute drive to the school, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the zone being about 9.8 miles and the furthest edge located 15.3 miles away.
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Parker Elementary School's student population of 229 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
229 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Parker Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Parker Elementary School is 0.24, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#191 out of 1269 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
32%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Hispanic
4%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
7%
White
87%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.4%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #191 out of 1,269 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?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Parker Elementary School?
229 students attend Parker Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Parker Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Parker Elementary School part of?
Parker Elementary School is part of Prairie View School District.
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