Parker Elementary School
Parker Elementary School serves 100 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Parker Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 33%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
Parker Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
Parker Elementary School's student population of 100 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 100 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 10 teachers |
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School Comparison
Parker Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,265 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Parker Elementary School is 0.55, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KS) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1230 out of 1265 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≤10% | 33% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≤10% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 38% | 20% |
| Black | 56% | 7% |
| White | 4% | 64% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 5% |
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Diversity Score | 0.55 | 0.54 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 89% | 38% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 10% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Kansas City School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, KS Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Parker Elementary School is Wyandotte High School (1.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school is West Middle School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Wm A White Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Kansas City Wm A White Elementary School Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 279 students10
0.7 miles
2600 N 43rd Terrace
Kansas City, KS 66104
(913) 627-6250 0.7 K-5 279 - Kansas City Chelsea Elementary School Math: 7% | Reading: 11%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 707 students10
0.8 miles
2500 Wood
Kansas City, KS 66104
(913) 627-5000 0.8 K-5 707 - Kansas City West Middle School Math: 4% | Reading: 9%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 651 students10
0.8 miles
2600 N 44th Street
Kansas City, KS 66104
(913) 627-6000 0.8 6-8 651 - Kansas City Quindaro Elementary School Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 381 students10
0.9 miles
2800 Farrow
Kansas City, KS 66104
(913) 627-4400 0.9 K-5 381 - Kansas City Northwest Middle School Math: 6% | Reading: 5%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 473 students10
1.0 miles
2400 N 18th St
Kansas City, KS 66104
(913) 627-4000 1 6-8 473
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