Guthridge School

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Guthridge School ranks 227 th of 653 Kansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Guthridge School is an elementary school located in Parsons, Kansas, serving grades 4-5 with a total enrollment of 186 students. Despite being part of the Parsons school district, which is ranked 170 out of 266 districts in Kansas, Guthridge School consistently outperforms the district and the state in academic proficiency across various subjects and grade levels.

One of the key factors that sets Guthridge School apart is its exceptional performance for certain student subgroups. The school ranks highly for Hispanic students, with a 4-star rating in 2023-2024 and a 5-star rating in 2022-2023. Additionally, the school's low socioeconomic status (SES) students perform exceptionally well, ranking in the top 10% of Kansas elementary schools for this subgroup in the 2023-2024 school year. Guthridge School also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 10.8 to 12.7 over the past three school years, which is lower than the nearby Lincoln School (16.3) and Garfield School (11.3).

While Guthridge School's overall ranking has fluctuated over the years, the school has shown a consistent trend of improvement, moving from a 1-star rating in 2018-2019 to a 3-star rating in the current 2023-2024 school year. This suggests that the school is effectively addressing the needs of its diverse student population and achieving positive outcomes, even with relatively lower per-student spending compared to nearby schools.

Detail:

Public 4-5

1020 South 31st Street
Parsons, KS 67357

(620) 421-6800

District: Parsons

SchoolDigger Rank:
227^th of 653 Kansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,212

Students who attend Guthridge School usually attend:

Middle:	Parsons Middle School
High:	Parsons Senior High

Student/teacher ratio: 11.1

Number of students: 188

Racial breakdown:

White:

58.5%

Hispanic:

14.9%

Two or more races:

13.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 79.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Guthridge School ranks better than 65.2% of elementary schools in Kansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.55. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Guthridge School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Parsons School District. Student population at Guthridge School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (58.5%), Hispanic (14.9%), two or more races (13.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 79.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Parsons School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Guthridge School is 11.1, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Parsons School District! (See more...)

Compare Guthridge School employs 16.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Guthridge School is $9,212, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Parsons School District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Guthridge School:

SchoolDigger ranks Guthridge School 227^th of 653 Kansas public elementary schools. (See Guthridge School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Parsons:

SchoolDigger ranks Parsons 170^th of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Guthridge School

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Rank History for all students at Guthridge School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2012	63.21	293^rd	660	55.6%
2013	56.99	368^th	668	44.9%
2015	47.55	378^th	678	44.2%
2016	48.17	354^th	656	46.0%
2017	56.93	278^th	659	57.8%
2018	46.40	361^st	656	45.0%
2019	25.05	531^st	667	20.4%
2021	34.96	453^rd	670	32.4%
2022	44.60	378^th	668	43.4%
2023	47.88	346^th	660	47.6%
2024	61.55	227^th	653	65.2%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Guthridge School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	57.39	6^th	15	60.0%
2019	33.92	13^th	19	31.6%
2021	34.87	14^th	22	36.4%
2022	51.75	16^th	29	44.8%
2023	42.75	17^th	30	43.3%
2024	55.83	18^th	41	56.1%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Guthridge School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	42.76	79^th	140	43.6%
2019	37.60	116^th	193	39.9%
2021	25.69	173^rd	214	19.2%
2022	27.97	232^nd	305	23.9%
2023	28.99	225^th	296	24.0%
2024	20.07	264^th	306	13.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Guthridge School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	55.14	211^th	512	58.8%
2019	31.44	394^th	509	22.6%
2021	60.92	157^th	494	68.2%
2022	69.52	94^th	512	81.6%
2023	66.98	129^th	541	76.2%
2024	82.20	42^nd	546	92.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Guthridge School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	42.27	349^th	574	39.2%
2019	16.94	516^th	591	12.7%
2021	41.85	364^th	591	38.4%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Guthridge School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	42.76	79^th	140	43.6%
2019	37.60	116^th	193	39.9%
2021	25.69	173^rd	214	19.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Guthridge School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	51.56	270^th	575	53.0%
2019	38.11	381^st	586	35.0%
2021	32.75	434^th	605	28.3%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Guthridge School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2022	55.32	86^th	254	66.1%
2023	86.70	15^th	245	93.9%
2024	70.41	50^th	260	80.8%

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Rank History for White students at Guthridge School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	46.19	322^nd	574	43.9%
2019	25.85	492^nd	592	16.9%
2021	30.20	443^rd	587	24.5%
2022	44.38	334^th	596	44.0%
2023	45.18	326^th	584	44.2%
2024	65.94	159^th	579	72.5%

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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.

Data source: Kansas State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Guthridge School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2011	101	24	2	18	1	21	167
2012	103	27	2	16	1	22	171
2013	101	25	3	12	2	29	172
2014	109	17	1	13	3	31	174
2015	107	23	0	25	1	18	174
2016	143	17	1	27	1	23	212
2017	121	23	2	23	4	28	201
2018	119	17	0	18	5	37	196
2019	128	19	0	21	4	39	211
2020	139	22	1	18	2	28	210
2021	116	13	1	19	1	31	181
2022	97	10	0	26	0	37	170
2023	106	15	0	24	3	38	186
2024	110	21	1	28	2	26	188

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 Guthridge School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	167	12.5	13.3	72.5
2012	171	27.6	6.1	73.1
2013	172	11.0	15.6	75.6
2014	174	11.6	15.0	73
2015	174	13.0	13.3	70.7
2016	212	14.0	15.1	76.4
2017	201	13.7	14.6	78.1
2018	196	14.6	13.3	78.6
2019	211	14.4	14.6	80.1
2020	210	14.6	14.3	81.9
2021	181	14.2	12.7	76.8
2022	170	15.6	10.8	71.8
2023	186	15.2	12.2	79
2024	188	16.8	11.1	79.8

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 Guthridge School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	167	12.5	13.3	72.5
2012	171	27.6	6.1	73.1
2013	172	11.0	15.6	75.6
2014	174	11.6	15.0	73
2015	174	13.0	13.3	70.7
2016	212	14.0	15.1	76.4
2017	201	13.7	14.6	78.1
2018	196	14.6	13.3	78.6
2019	211	14.4	14.6	80.1
2020	210	14.6	14.3	81.9
2021	181	14.2	12.7	76.8
2022	170	15.6	10.8	71.8
2023	186	15.2	12.2	79
2024	188	16.8	11.1	79.8

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 Guthridge School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$2,685 (29.1%)	$6,526 (70.8%)	$9,212

Data source: Kansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Guthridge School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 531^st of 667 Elementary schools	Ranks 346^th of 660 Elementary schools	27.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
4th Grade English Language Arts (Guthridge School)	31.1	43.3	12.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Parsons)	31.1	43.3	12.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	47.6	42.8	4.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Guthridge School)	21.4	35	13.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Parsons)	21.4	35	13.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	36.1	37.6	1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Guthridge School)	30.6	30.9	0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Parsons)	30.6	30.9	0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	43.5	39.6	4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Guthridge School)	27.5	32.1	4.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Parsons)	27.5	32.1	4.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	31.9	31.3	0.6%
5th Grade Science (Guthridge School)	31.3	44	12.7%
5th Grade Science (Parsons)	31.3	44	12.7%
5th Grade Science (Kansas)	43.1	42.1	1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	211	186	11.8%
African American	19	15	21.1%
American Indian	4	3	25%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	21	24	14.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	128	106	17.2%
Two or More Races	39	38	2.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	80.1%	79%	1.1%

Schools Near Guthridge School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				KAP English Language Arts (2024)							KAP Mathematics (2024)							KAP Science (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	KAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	KAP English Language Arts All Grades	KAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	KAP Mathematics 4th Grade	KAP Mathematics 5th Grade	KAP Mathematics 6th Grade	KAP Mathematics 7th Grade	KAP Mathematics 8th Grade	KAP Mathematics All Grades	KAP Science 5th Grade	KAP Science 8th Grade	KAP Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Guthridge School	Public	4-5	1020 South 31st Street	Parsons	67357	Labette County	Parsons	No	No	No	Yes	(620) 421-6800	188	17	11.1	79.8%	110 (58.5%)	21 (11.2%)	28 (14.9%)	1 (0.5%)	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (13.8%)	61.5	227^th of 653 public elementary schools	65.2%		47.9	346^th of 660 public elementary schools	47.6%	119		49.4	43.3				46.2		43.7	39.2				41.3	46.4		46.4	$9,212	$2,685	$6,526
Lincoln School	Public	PK, KG-1	1800 Dirr St	Parsons	67357	Labette County	Parsons	No	No	No	Yes	(620) 421-3510	277	17	16.0	80.9%	139 (50.2%)	24 (8.7%)	36 (13.0%)	3 (1.1%)	5 (1.8%)	1 (0.4%)	69 (24.9%)								(n/a)																		$11,536	$2,940	$8,596
Garfield School	Public	2-3	300 South 14th Street	Parsons	67357	Labette County	Parsons	No	No	No	Yes	(620) 421-3530	189	15	12.5	80.4%	99 (52.4%)	22 (11.6%)	26 (13.8%)	3 (1.6%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (20.1%)								(n/a)	44.3						44.3	69.1						69.1				$11,912	$3,006	$8,906
Meadowview Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	1377 21000 Road	Parsons	67357	Labette County	Labette County	No	No	No	Yes	(620) 421-1857	345	23	15.0	71.0%	292 (84.6%)	4 (1.2%)	15 (4.3%)	4 (1.2%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (7.8%)	52.4	302^nd of 653 public elementary schools	53.8%		76.2	121^st of 660 public elementary schools	81.7%	181	74.1	33.3	29.0	34.1	50.0	29.0	40.6	92.6	39.4	19.4	34.1	38.2	19.3	39.1	35.5	22.6	29.0	$11,868	$1,247	$10,621
Service Valley Charter Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	21101 Wallace Road	Parsons	67357	Labette County	Oswego	Yes	No	No	Yes	(620) 421-3449	119	9	12.9	63.0%	91 (76.5%)	4 (3.4%)	6 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (14.3%)	23.6	525^th of 653 public elementary schools	19.6%		36.2	442^nd of 660 public elementary schools	33.0%	83	16.7	33.3	41.7	21.4	20.0		23.2	25.0	16.7	16.7	0.0	0.0		10.1	41.7		33.3	$11,598	$840	$10,758
Altamont Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	705 E 6th Street	Altamont	67330	Labette County	Labette County	No	No	No	Yes	(620) 784-5511	209	12	17.1	63.6%	190 (90.9%)	5 (2.4%)	11 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.4%)	51	314^th of 653 public elementary schools	51.9%		57.1	267^th of 660 public elementary schools	59.5%	47	30.0	43.5	63.6	24.0	33.3	23.8	36.6	30.0	30.4	54.5	12.0	33.3	42.8	33.3	81.8	38.1	60.5	$11,485	$1,740	$9,745
Mound Valley Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	402 Walnut	Mound Valley	67354	Labette County	Labette County	No	No	No	Yes	(620) 328-3121	139	11	13.2	59.0%	119 (85.6%)	4 (2.9%)	4 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (4.3%)	63	210^th of 653 public elementary schools	67.8%		61	221^st of 660 public elementary schools	66.5%	11	53.8	53.3	43.8	23.1	10.0	21.0	34.9	53.8	53.3	37.5	38.5	20.0	31.6	39.5	50.0	31.6	40.0	$11,378	$1,839	$9,538
St. Paul Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	118 First Street	Saint Paul	66771	Neosho County	Chetopa-St. Paul	No	No	No	Yes	(620) 449-2245	138	9	15.3	44.9%	115 (83.3%)	1 (0.7%)	16 (11.6%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.6%)	39.3	421^st of 653 public elementary schools	35.5%		52.5	311^th of 660 public elementary schools	52.9%	110	12.5	26.9	50.0				27.3	20.8	11.5	43.8				22.7	62.5		62.5	$10,144	$1,559	$8,586
Oswego Neosho Heights Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	12 Oregon	Oswego	67356	Labette County	Oswego	No	No	No	Yes	(620) 795-4541	184	14	12.8	58.7%	152 (82.6%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (12.0%)	15.1	576^th of 653 public elementary schools	11.8%		33.5	465^th of 660 public elementary schools	29.5%	111	13.8	17.9	11.1				14.3	24.1	22.2	18.5				21.7	33.3		33.3	$10,221	$1,776	$8,445
Lincoln Central Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	401 E Main	Cherryvale	67335	Montgomery County	Cherryvale	No	No	No	Yes	(620) 336-8140	274	26	10.4	69.3%	224 (81.8%)	2 (0.7%)	20 (7.3%)	1 (0.4%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (8.8%)	44	387^th of 653 public elementary schools	40.7%		48.2	345^th of 660 public elementary schools	47.7%	42	21.2	57.1	30.2	42.4			36.5	39.4	34.5	13.9	45.5			31.9	32.5		32.5	$10,491	$1,973	$8,517

Frequently Asked Questions about Guthridge School

Is Guthridge School a good school?

Guthridge School ranks 227^th of 653 Kansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Guthridge School in?

Parsons

How many students attend Guthridge School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 188 students attended Guthridge School.

What schools do graduates of Guthridge School attend?

Students who attend Guthridge School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Parsons Middle School
High : Parsons Senior High

What is the racial makeup of Guthridge School?

Students at Guthridge School are 59% White, 15% Hispanic, 14% Two or more races, 11% African American, 1% American Indian.

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