Serving 337 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Park 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 ≤5% (which was lower than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 6-9% (which was lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
337 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1265 out of 1280 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
65%
22%
Black
14%
7%
White
11%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Park Elementary School's ranking?
Park Elementary School is ranked #1265 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Park Elementary School?
337 students attend Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Park Elementary School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Park Elementary School?
Park Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, 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-5
What school district is Park Elementary School part of?
Park Elementary School is part of Wichita School District.
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