Park Elementary School

724 E Garfield Street
Columbus, KS 66725
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Park Elementary School serves 216 students in grades Prekindergarten-1. 
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 216 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

School Overview

Park Elementary School's student population of 216 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
216 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Park Elementary School is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (KS)
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
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American Indian
4%
1%
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Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
6%
22%
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Black
1%
7%
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White
83%
61%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Kansas.
0.31
This chart displays the diversity score of Park Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Park Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Park Elementary School often compared to?
Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lincoln Elementary School, Riverton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Park Elementary School?
216 students attend Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Park Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Park Elementary School?
Park Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Park Elementary School offer ?
Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1
What school district is Park Elementary School part of?
Park Elementary School is part of Columbus School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 216 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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