Summary:
Parker, Kansas is home to a single standout elementary school, Parker Elementary, which serves grades PK-5 and is part of the Prairie View school district. Parker Elementary has consistently ranked in the top 25% of Kansas elementary schools over the past 3 years, with strong academic performance that exceeds the district and state averages across multiple subjects and grade levels.
In the 2023-2024 school year, 50% of Parker Elementary students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 34.58% for the Prairie View district and 33.55% statewide. In Mathematics, 52.07% of Parker Elementary students were proficient or better, compared to 30.88% for the district and 31.6% statewide. The school's 4-star rating from SchoolDigger further highlights its strong performance relative to other Kansas elementary schools.
With a student-teacher ratio of 12.1 to 1 and per-student spending of $15,052, Parker Elementary appears to have the resources and support to provide a high-quality education. Nearly 47% of the school's students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating it serves a diverse student population, including a significant proportion of economically disadvantaged students. The school's ability to achieve exceptional academic outcomes despite this demographic challenge is particularly noteworthy.
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