Oak Park-Carpenter Elementary

Summary:

Oak Park-Carpenter Elementary is a public elementary school located in Overland Park, Kansas, serving grades PK-6 with an enrollment of 503 students. This exceptional school is part of the Shawnee Mission Public School District, which is ranked 46 out of 266 districts in Kansas and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Oak Park-Carpenter Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Kansas, with a statewide ranking between 24-37 over the past several years and a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating exceptional academic performance. The school excels in the performance of specific student subgroups, ranking 3rd out of 260 Kansas elementary schools for Hispanic students and 16th out of 579 for White students in the 2023-2024 school year. Additionally, the school's test scores are significantly higher than the Shawnee Mission Public School district and the state of Kansas averages, with 64.14% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 65.45% in Mathematics, compared to 45.71% and 43.99% for the district, respectively.

Compared to other nearby schools in the Shawnee Mission Public School District, such as Rising Star Elementary, Walnut Grove Elementary, and Pleasant Ridge Elementary, Oak Park-Carpenter Elementary significantly outperforms its peers in academic metrics. This suggests the school has unique strengths and resources that contribute to its success, which may be related to the relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 19.68% to 23.06% over the past three school years, lower than the district and state averages.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 10000 Nieman Rd
       Overland Park, KS  66214


(913) 993-4100

District: Shawnee Mission Pub School

SchoolDigger Rank:
24th of 653 Kansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,636 Help


Students who attend Oak Park-Carpenter Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Indian Woods Middle
High:    Shawnee Mission South High

Student/teacher ratio:  15.7 Help
Number of students:  510

Racial breakdown:

White:
74.3%
Hispanic:
11.4%
Two or more races:
7.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  25.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Oak Park-Carpenter Elementary ranks better than 96.3% of elementary schools in Kansas. It also ranks 7th among 34 ranked elementary schools in the Shawnee Mission Pub School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 92.75. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (74.3%), Hispanic (11.4%), two or more races (7.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 25.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Oak Park-Carpenter Elementary is 15.7. 25 elementary schools in the Shawnee Mission Pub School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Oak Park-Carpenter Elementary is $10,636, which is the 10th highest among 34 elementary schools in the Shawnee Mission Pub School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Oak Park-Carpenter Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Oak Park-Carpenter Elementary 24th of 653 Kansas public elementary schools. (See Oak Park-Carpenter Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Shawnee Mission Pub School:

SchoolDigger ranks Shawnee Mission Pub School 46th of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Oak Park-Carpenter Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Oak Park-Carpenter Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 76.68 97th 614 84.2%
2009 67.01 221st 621 64.4%
2010 71.81 159th 630 74.8%
2011 60.14 310th 631 50.9%
2012 72.41 139th 660 78.9%
2013 80.32 53rd 668 92.1%
2015 83.90 66th 678 90.3%
2016 87.52 60th 656 90.9%
2017 89.85 44th 659 93.3%
2018 89.43 44th 656 93.3%
2019 91.56 34th 667 94.9%
2021 91.63 37th 670 94.5%
2022 92.49 32nd 668 95.2%
2023 91.55 27th 660 95.9%
2024 92.75 24th 653 96.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Oak Park-Carpenter Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 42.33 178th 296 39.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Oak Park-Carpenter Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.64 46th 512 91.0%
2019 71.51 84th 509 83.5%
2021 71.26 85th 494 82.8%
2022 90.17 18th 512 96.5%
2023 75.65 64th 541 88.2%
2024 84.41 35th 546 93.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Oak Park-Carpenter Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.17 31st 574 94.6%
2019 88.48 39th 591 93.4%
2021 90.70 33rd 591 94.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Oak Park-Carpenter Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.01 49th 575 91.5%
2019 91.52 27th 586 95.4%
2021 89.46 42nd 605 93.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Oak Park-Carpenter Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 96.50 4th 235 98.3%
2023 99.40 1st 245 99.6%
2024 97.46 3rd 260 98.8%
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Rank History for White students at Oak Park-Carpenter Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.15 18th 574 96.9%
2019 92.42 17th 592 97.1%
2021 92.06 22nd 587 96.3%
2022 92.27 23rd 596 96.1%
2023 90.14 27th 584 95.4%
2024 91.84 16th 579 97.2%
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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.

Oak Park-Carpenter Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Kansas State Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Monday, October 14, 2013

Open Quote Excellent staff. The school is run like a big family. The staff truly care about the children both academically and personally. Ms.Gill is an excellent principal and makes sure everything runs smoothly. The PTA organization is amazing! Great families too. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Oak Park-Carpenter Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2008 412 21 6 25 2 n/a n/a 25 491
2009 400 21 6 22 0 n/a n/a 22 471
2010 395 14 5 38 0 0 24 0 476
2011 420 17 6 40 1 0 24 0 508
2012 424 25 10 40 1 0 27 0 527
2013 418 30 11 36 1 0 33 0 529
2014 405 27 13 44 1 1 30 0 521
2015 410 26 12 51 1 0 20 0 520
2016 395 29 15 53 1 1 27 0 521
2017 383 27 16 47 1 1 26 0 501
2018 408 23 17 46 0 1 26 0 521
2019 425 21 20 56 0 1 24 0 547
2020 426 20 18 55 0 1 23 0 543
2021 397 18 15 44 0 0 24 0 498
2022 401 30 12 44 0 0 25 0 512
2023 381 27 11 54 0 0 30 0 503
2024 379 23 12 58 0 0 38 0 510

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 Oak Park-Carpenter Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 491 n/a n/a 14.8
2009 471 n/a n/a 14.9
2010 476 32.4 14.6 21.8
2011 508 32.2 15.7 23.4
2012 527 35.5 14.8 24.5
2013 529 34.4 15.3 31.8
2014 521 33.0 15.7 28.8
2015 520 32.0 16.2 24.2
2016 521 35.0 14.8 24.6
2017 501 31.6 15.8 21.6
2018 521 34.4 15.1 20.9
2019 547 34.5 15.8 21
2020 543 34.5 15.7 21.2
2021 498 32.6 15.2 19.7
2022 512 31.3 16.3 20.7
2023 503 33.0 15.2 23.1
2024 510 32.4 15.7 25.9

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 Oak Park-Carpenter Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 491 n/a n/a 14.8
2009 471 n/a n/a 14.9
2010 476 32.4 14.6 21.8
2011 508 32.2 15.7 23.4
2012 527 35.5 14.8 24.5
2013 529 34.4 15.3 31.8
2014 521 33.0 15.7 28.8
2015 520 32.0 16.2 24.2
2016 521 35.0 14.8 24.6
2017 501 31.6 15.8 21.6
2018 521 34.4 15.1 20.9
2019 547 34.5 15.8 21
2020 543 34.5 15.7 21.2
2021 498 32.6 15.2 19.7
2022 512 31.3 16.3 20.7
2023 503 33.0 15.2 23.1
2024 510 32.4 15.7 25.9

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Oak Park-Carpenter Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $629 (5.9%) $10,006 (94.1%) $10,636

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Oak Park-Carpenter Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 34th of 667 Elementary schoolsRanks 27th of 660 Elementary schools
 1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Oak Park-Carpenter Elementary)60.858.8
 2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Shawnee Mission Pub School)55.248.8
 6.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)40.638.1
 2.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Oak Park-Carpenter Elementary)63.576.5
 13%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Shawnee Mission Pub School)60.761.2
 0.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Kansas)50.350.4
 0.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Oak Park-Carpenter Elementary)78.166.7
 11.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Shawnee Mission Pub School)57.255.7
 1.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)47.642.8
 4.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Oak Park-Carpenter Elementary)67.162
 5.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Shawnee Mission Pub School)46.251.9
 5.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)36.137.6
 1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Oak Park-Carpenter Elementary)70.167.4
 2.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Shawnee Mission Pub School)55.753.3
 2.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)43.539.6
 4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Oak Park-Carpenter Elementary)64.559.1
 5.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Shawnee Mission Pub School)44.642.6
 2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)31.931.3
 0.6%
5th Grade Science (Oak Park-Carpenter Elementary)69.366.7
 2.7%
   5th Grade Science (Shawnee Mission Pub School)54.250.5
 3.7%
   5th Grade Science (Kansas)43.142.1
 1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Oak Park-Carpenter Elementary)6261.9
 0.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Shawnee Mission Pub School)53.551.6
 1.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)38.433.7
 4.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Oak Park-Carpenter Elementary)58.254
 4.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Shawnee Mission Pub School)5051.2
 1.2%
   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 Students547503
 8%
African American2127
 28.6%
American Indian00
Asian2011
 45%
Hispanic5654
 3.6%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White425381
 10.4%
Two or More Races2430
 25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients21%23.1%
 2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Oak Park-Carpenter Elementary

In the 2023-24 school year, 510 students attended Oak Park-Carpenter Elementary.

Students at Oak Park-Carpenter Elementary are 74% White, 11% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 5% African American, 2% Asian.

Yes! Oak Park-Carpenter Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 24th of 653 Kansas elementary schools.

Students who attend Oak Park-Carpenter Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Indian Woods Middle
High : Shawnee Mission South High


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