South Park Elementary School (Closed 2008)
South Park Elementary School served 209 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 35% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
209 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
13%
20%
Black
15%
7%
White
65%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2007-2008 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend South Park Elementary School?
209 students attend South Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of South Park Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Park Elementary School?
South Park Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does South Park Elementary School offer ?
South Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is South Park Elementary School part of?
South Park Elementary School is part of Shawnee Mission Public School District.
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