Park Elementary

Summary:

Park Elementary is a public elementary school located in Great Bend, Kansas, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 251 students. The school is part of the Great Bend School District, which is ranked 219 out of 266 districts in Kansas and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Park Elementary's academic performance, as measured by the percentage of students proficient or better in KAP (Kansas Assessment Program) tests, is generally lower than the Great Bend district and the state of Kansas averages across all grades and subjects. The school's proficiency rates in 2023-2024 were 24.83% in English Language Arts (ELA) and 31.11% in Mathematics, compared to the district averages of 26.76% in ELA and 23.04% in Mathematics, and the Kansas state averages of 33.55% in ELA and 31.6% in Mathematics. Park Elementary's performance is particularly low in 3rd grade ELA (13.15% proficient) and 5th grade Mathematics (23.07% proficient), compared to the district and state averages. Compared to the nearby schools in the Great Bend district, Lincoln Elementary and Jefferson Elementary have higher proficiency rates across all grades and subjects.

Park Elementary has a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 80.88% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year. The school's diverse student population includes a significant proportion of Hispanic students (ranked 48th out of 260 Kansas elementary schools in 2023-2024) and English Language Learners (ranked 30th out of 108 Kansas elementary schools in 2020-2021). Compared to the nearby schools, Park Elementary has a higher percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with Riley Elementary and Jefferson Elementary having lower free/reduced-price lunch rates. Park Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Kansas elementary schools, with a ranking of 480 out of 653 in 2023-2024 and a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, significantly lower than the nearby Lincoln Elementary and Jefferson Elementary schools.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 1801 Williams
       Great Bend, KS  67530


(620) 793-1505

District: Great Bend

SchoolDigger Rank:
480th of 653 Kansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,341 Help


Students who attend Park Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Great Bend Middle School
High:    Great Bend High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.6 Help
Number of students:  266

Racial breakdown:

White:
48.5%
Hispanic:
42.9%
Two or more races:
4.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  86.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Park Elementary ranks worse than 73.5% of elementary schools in Kansas. It also ranks 3rd among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Great Bend School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 29.88. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (48.5%), Hispanic (42.9%), two or more races (4.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 86.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Park Elementary is 12.6. 2 elementary schools in the Great Bend School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Park Elementary is $12,341. 2 elementary schools in the Great Bend School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Park Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Park Elementary 480th of 653 Kansas public elementary schools. (See Park Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Great Bend:

SchoolDigger ranks Great Bend 219th of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Park Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 49.10 351st 585 40.0%
2007 54.33 334th 600 44.3%
2008 57.52 314th 614 48.9%
2009 45.36 432nd 621 30.4%
2010 36.99 493rd 630 21.7%
2011 27.05 543rd 631 13.9%
2012 31.66 551st 660 16.5%
2013 18.57 581st 668 13.0%
2015 11.18 640th 678 5.6%
2016 12.47 593rd 656 9.6%
2017 28.99 507th 659 23.1%
2018 23.89 533rd 656 18.8%
2019 32.85 469th 667 29.7%
2021 30.64 493rd 670 26.4%
2022 33.17 475th 668 28.9%
2023 35.40 447th 660 32.3%
2024 29.88 480th 653 26.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.23 36th 129 72.1%
2019 74.53 17th 122 86.1%
2021 59.88 30th 108 72.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.27 358th 512 30.1%
2019 50.63 240th 509 52.8%
2021 51.39 231st 494 53.2%
2022 60.35 155th 512 69.7%
2023 50.61 253rd 541 53.2%
2024 44.51 304th 546 44.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.29 423rd 574 26.3%
2019 32.69 410th 591 30.6%
2021 24.62 474th 591 19.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.80 472nd 575 17.9%
2019 35.95 397th 586 32.3%
2021 40.11 381st 605 37.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.83 94th 207 54.6%
2019 61.31 68th 235 71.1%
2021 43.56 134th 229 41.5%
2022 76.01 26th 254 89.8%
2023 70.36 46th 245 81.2%
2024 71.39 48th 260 81.5%
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Rank History for White students at Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.89 473rd 574 17.6%
2019 33.00 441st 592 25.5%
2021 46.87 323rd 587 45.0%
2022 15.78 548th 596 8.1%
2023 26.67 470th 584 19.5%
2024 17.20 527th 579 9.0%
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Data source: test scores: Kansas State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Park Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 286 19 6 9 0 n/a n/a 0 320
1989 286 13 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 304
1990 287 22 3 12 1 n/a n/a 0 325
1991 278 18 1 8 0 n/a n/a 0 305
1992 265 14 3 20 1 n/a n/a 0 303
1993 276 12 0 14 0 n/a n/a 0 302
1994 277 22 5 8 3 n/a n/a 0 315
1995 245 21 9 7 0 n/a n/a 0 282
1996 245 21 9 7 0 n/a n/a 0 282
1997 248 21 9 4 0 n/a n/a 0 282
1998 251 22 9 5 1 n/a n/a 0 288
1999 244 29 6 12 8 n/a n/a 0 299
2000 225 30 6 14 6 n/a n/a 0 281
2001 233 28 4 24 8 n/a n/a 0 297
2002 247 26 0 22 9 n/a n/a 0 304
2003 247 26 0 22 9 n/a n/a 0 304
2004 248 25 1 40 7 n/a n/a 0 321
2005 243 20 0 33 6 n/a n/a 9 311
2006 194 12 0 21 3 n/a n/a 12 242
2007 173 10 0 30 4 n/a n/a 8 225
2008 147 11 2 61 0 n/a n/a 7 228
2009 136 10 5 88 0 n/a n/a 0 239
2010 136 2 0 89 0 1 7 0 235
2011 147 4 0 101 0 1 6 0 259
2012 143 5 0 110 0 0 7 0 265
2013 155 5 0 109 1 0 7 0 277
2014 141 4 1 117 1 1 10 0 275
2015 147 3 1 118 5 2 11 0 287
2016 122 5 2 119 4 2 12 0 266
2017 120 6 1 111 2 2 6 0 248
2018 126 5 1 122 2 3 11 0 270
2019 120 5 1 125 2 3 11 0 267
2020 93 7 0 123 5 3 4 0 235
2021 94 3 0 101 4 2 6 0 210
2022 93 8 1 110 4 1 7 0 224
2023 116 8 0 116 4 1 6 0 251
2024 129 6 0 114 3 1 13 0 266

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Park Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 320 17.0 18.8 0
1989 304 17.0 17.8 n/a
1990 325 17.2 18.8 0
1991 305 17.7 17.2 n/a
1992 303 16.8 18.0 37
1993 302 16.7 18.1 27.5
1994 315 16.9 18.6 31.1
1995 282 17.0 16.6 52.1
1996 282 17.0 16.6 52.1
1997 282 18.6 15.2 56
1998 288 18.4 15.7 56.3
1999 299 19.0 15.7 57.5
2000 281 18.5 15.2 55.9
2001 297 19.6 15.2 55.9
2002 304 26.5 11.5 51
2003 304 26.5 11.5 51
2004 321 26.0 12.3 64.5
2005 311 28.6 10.9 70.5
2006 242 22.5 10.8 73
2007 225 22.0 10.2 75.1
2008 228 20.8 11.0 78.7
2009 239 20.2 11.8 76.6
2010 235 20.8 11.3 83.4
2011 259 20.5 12.6 88.8
2012 265 21.7 12.2 85.7
2013 277 20.6 13.4 87.4
2014 275 21.5 12.7 85.8
2015 287 22.0 13.0 84.3
2016 266 22.0 12.0 85.7
2017 248 18.7 13.2 87.9
2018 270 19.6 13.7 87
2019 267 18.7 14.2 85.8
2020 235 20.1 11.6 82.6
2021 210 18.6 11.2 83.3
2022 224 18.2 12.3 80.8
2023 251 20.4 12.3 80.9
2024 266 21.1 12.6 86.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Park Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 320 17.0 18.8 0
1989 304 17.0 17.8 n/a
1990 325 17.2 18.8 0
1991 305 17.7 17.2 n/a
1992 303 16.8 18.0 37
1993 302 16.7 18.1 27.5
1994 315 16.9 18.6 31.1
1995 282 17.0 16.6 52.1
1996 282 17.0 16.6 52.1
1997 282 18.6 15.2 56
1998 288 18.4 15.7 56.3
1999 299 19.0 15.7 57.5
2000 281 18.5 15.2 55.9
2001 297 19.6 15.2 55.9
2002 304 26.5 11.5 51
2003 304 26.5 11.5 51
2004 321 26.0 12.3 64.5
2005 311 28.6 10.9 70.5
2006 242 22.5 10.8 73
2007 225 22.0 10.2 75.1
2008 228 20.8 11.0 78.7
2009 239 20.2 11.8 76.6
2010 235 20.8 11.3 83.4
2011 259 20.5 12.6 88.8
2012 265 21.7 12.2 85.7
2013 277 20.6 13.4 87.4
2014 275 21.5 12.7 85.8
2015 287 22.0 13.0 84.3
2016 266 22.0 12.0 85.7
2017 248 18.7 13.2 87.9
2018 270 19.6 13.7 87
2019 267 18.7 14.2 85.8
2020 235 20.1 11.6 82.6
2021 210 18.6 11.2 83.3
2022 224 18.2 12.3 80.8
2023 251 20.4 12.3 80.9
2024 266 21.1 12.6 86.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Park Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,562 (12.7%) $10,780 (87.4%) $12,341

Data source: Kansas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Park Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 469th of 667 Elementary schoolsRanks 447th of 660 Elementary schools
 2.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Park Elementary)34.329.4
 4.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Great Bend)32.132.1
 0%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)40.638.1
 2.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Park Elementary)45.757.6
 11.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Great Bend)49.745.4
 4.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Kansas)50.350.4
 0.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Park Elementary)43.218.9
 24.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Great Bend)43.128.6
 14.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)47.642.8
 4.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Park Elementary)29.716.2
 13.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Great Bend)36.828
 8.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)36.137.6
 1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Park Elementary)27.935
 7.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Great Bend)28.634.2
 5.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)43.539.6
 4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Park Elementary)9.141
 31.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Great Bend)3328.8
 4.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)31.931.3
 0.6%
5th Grade Science (Park Elementary)15.917.9
 2%
   5th Grade Science (Great Bend)22.621.7
 0.9%
   5th Grade Science (Kansas)43.142.1
 1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Park Elementary)43.221.9
 21.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Great Bend)35.225
 10.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)38.433.7
 4.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Park Elementary)35.134.4
 0.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Great Bend)36.630.1
 6.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)31.929.9
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students267251
 6%
African American58
 60%
American Indian24
 100%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic125116
 7.2%
Pacific Islander31
 66.7%
White120116
 3.3%
Two or More Races116
 45.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients85.8%80.9%
 4.9%


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Park Elementary ranks 480th of 653 Kansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Students at Park Elementary are 48% White, 43% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% African American, 1% American Indian.

Students who attend Park Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Great Bend Middle School
High : Great Bend High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 266 students attended Park Elementary.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kansas State Department of Education.

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