Serving 88 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Parker 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 11-19% (which was lower than the Kansas state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤10% (which was lower than the Kansas state average of 37%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 95% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
88 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)11-19%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤10%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
41%
22%
Black
52%
7%
White
5%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
10%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% KS state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% KS state average).
How many students attend Parker Elementary School?
88 students attend Parker Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Parker Elementary School students are Black, 41% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Parker Elementary School?
Parker Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, 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 Kindergarten-5
What school district is Parker Elementary School part of?
Parker Elementary School is part of Kansas City School District.
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