Park Elementary

Summary:

Park Elementary is an elementary school located in Wichita, Kansas, serving grades PK-5 with 329 students. It is part of the Wichita school district, which is ranked 252 out of 266 districts in Kansas and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. Park Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom 10% of Kansas elementary schools over the past several years, with a ranking between 615-666 out of 656-678 schools.

Park Elementary consistently performs significantly below the Wichita district and Kansas state averages in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics proficiency across all grades. For example, in 2023-2024, only 15.37% of Park Elementary students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 19.95% in Wichita and 33.55% statewide. In Mathematics, only 2.28% of Park Elementary students were proficient or better, compared to 14.47% in Wichita and 31.6% statewide. The school's performance is particularly low in Mathematics, with proficiency rates ranging from 1.58% to 3.5% across grade levels.

While Park Elementary is the lowest-performing school in the analysis, several nearby schools, such as Franklin Elementary, Spaght Multimedia Magnet, and Cloud Elementary, also perform significantly below the district and state averages in academic proficiency. However, Riverside Leadership Magnet Elementary and Horace Mann Dual Language Magnet, which are also in the Wichita district, demonstrate significantly higher academic performance compared to Park Elementary and the other nearby schools.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1025 N Main
       Wichita, KS  67203


(316) 973-5250

District: Wichita

SchoolDigger Rank:
651st of 653 Kansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,066 Help


Students who attend Park Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Marshall Middle School
    Wells Alternative Middle School
High:    Chisholm Life Skills Center
    North High
    Sowers Alternative High School
    Wichita Alternative High

Student/teacher ratio:  14.5 Help
Number of students:  337

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
65.3%
African American:
13.9%
White:
11.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  90.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Park Elementary ranks worse than 99.7% of elementary schools in Kansas. It also ranks 55th among 57 ranked elementary schools in the Wichita School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.2. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (65.3%), African American (13.9%), White (11.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 90.8% 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 14.5. 49 elementary schools in the Wichita School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Park Elementary is $14,066, which is the 4th highest among 57 elementary schools in the Wichita School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Park Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Park Elementary 651st of 653 Kansas public elementary schools. (See Park Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Wichita:

SchoolDigger ranks Wichita 252nd 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 6.15 565th 585 3.4%
2007 8.80 564th 600 6.0%
2008 8.68 577th 614 6.0%
2009 10.23 586th 621 5.6%
2010 30.14 525th 630 16.7%
2011 31.55 518th 631 17.9%
2012 37.76 528th 660 20.0%
2013 33.19 526th 668 21.3%
2015 5.65 664th 678 2.1%
2016 8.88 617th 656 5.9%
2017 6.06 643rd 659 2.4%
2018 9.00 615th 656 6.3%
2019 10.70 624th 667 6.4%
2021 7.44 638th 670 4.8%
2022 4.42 666th 668 0.3%
2023 4.51 657th 660 0.5%
2024 5.20 651st 653 0.3%
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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 36.42 82nd 129 36.4%
2019 30.08 98th 122 19.7%
2021 30.00 85th 108 21.3%
2022 22.28 108th 117 7.7%
2023 40.66 64th 117 45.3%
2024 25.99 116th 124 6.5%
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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 17.64 467th 512 8.8%
2019 21.40 451st 509 11.4%
2021 18.44 444th 494 10.1%
2022 9.89 505th 512 1.4%
2023 8.59 536th 541 0.9%
2024 8.86 544th 546 0.4%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 18.57 2nd 2 0.0%
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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 8.57 550th 574 4.2%
2019 12.24 545th 591 7.8%
2021 12.26 542nd 591 8.3%
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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 15.61 507th 575 11.8%
2019 13.27 539th 586 8.0%
2021 6.76 594th 605 1.8%
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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 22.34 183rd 207 11.6%
2019 27.29 192nd 235 18.3%
2021 17.85 219th 229 4.4%
2022 17.07 241st 254 5.1%
2023 14.85 239th 245 2.4%
2024 14.37 256th 260 1.5%
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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.

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Data source: Kansas State Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Monday, June 7, 2010

Open Quote My son attended this school, we moved into KS at the end of the school year and they still had time to do his IEP. They worked with my son and he improved in the short time he went to this elementary. The staff was very helpful and kind knowing that he has problems and I am very happy to say we will be attending again in the fall. Close Quote



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 107 68 10 138 3 n/a n/a 0 326
1989 86 66 9 123 6 n/a n/a 0 290
1990 39 40 6 97 4 n/a n/a 0 186
1991 37 41 4 85 2 n/a n/a 0 169
1992 44 46 5 79 4 n/a n/a 0 178
1993 50 32 6 77 3 n/a n/a 0 168
1994 34 44 4 87 2 n/a n/a 0 171
1995 51 46 7 86 4 n/a n/a 0 194
1996 51 46 7 86 4 n/a n/a 0 194
1997 48 49 4 91 5 n/a n/a 0 197
1998 38 64 7 107 3 n/a n/a 0 219
1999 33 49 6 132 2 n/a n/a 0 222
2000 22 34 4 133 1 n/a n/a 0 194
2001 20 28 2 118 1 n/a n/a 0 169
2002 34 34 4 190 1 n/a n/a 0 263
2003 34 34 4 190 1 n/a n/a 0 263
2004 62 54 10 330 10 n/a n/a 3 469
2005 56 37 8 354 7 n/a n/a 19 481
2006 80 46 8 304 6 n/a n/a 3 447
2007 56 27 5 301 6 n/a n/a 0 395
2008 69 35 2 340 8 n/a n/a 0 454
2009 41 33 6 337 3 n/a n/a 21 441
2010 37 40 4 320 5 0 8 0 414
2011 44 32 8 377 14 0 10 0 485
2012 39 41 4 351 9 0 17 0 461
2013 42 31 4 254 3 0 10 0 344
2014 37 25 6 262 3 0 9 0 342
2015 43 27 5 249 1 0 10 0 335
2016 42 29 7 244 0 0 14 0 336
2017 45 37 8 251 1 0 9 0 351
2018 33 42 6 239 0 0 14 0 334
2019 37 27 5 213 0 0 15 0 297
2020 43 24 3 228 1 0 9 0 308
2021 47 14 4 201 1 0 13 0 280
2022 39 39 1 191 1 0 15 0 286
2023 54 43 3 212 1 0 16 0 329
2024 38 47 3 220 4 0 25 0 337

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 326 17.0 19.1 0
1989 290 23.0 12.6 n/a
1990 186 14.8 12.5 0
1991 169 10.6 15.9 n/a
1992 178 9.8 18.1 83.1
1993 168 10.4 16.2 78.6
1994 171 10.4 16.4 81.3
1995 194 11.0 17.6 77.8
1996 194 11.0 17.6 77.8
1997 197 10.4 18.9 72.1
1998 219 10.4 21.1 83.1
1999 222 12.7 17.5 89.6
2000 194 13.6 14.3 84
2001 169 12.9 13.1 98.2
2002 263 15.7 16.8 92.8
2003 263 15.7 16.8 92.8
2004 469 27.0 17.4 92.3
2005 481 29.5 16.3 99.6
2006 447 29.6 15.1 96.2
2007 395 27.9 14.2 95.9
2008 454 25.2 18.0 95.4
2009 441 25.9 17.0 101.7
2010 414 26.2 15.8 97.6
2011 485 26.0 18.6 97.9
2012 461 26.7 17.2 97.2
2013 344 23.5 14.6 97.4
2014 342 23.5 14.5 97.1
2015 335 23.0 14.5 96.1
2016 336 24.0 14.0 97
2017 351 22.0 15.9 96
2018 334 21.8 15.3 91.9
2019 297 23.7 12.5 93.9
2020 308 22.6 13.6 96.4
2021 280 22.5 12.4 92.1
2022 286 23.7 12.0 89.9
2023 329 21.8 15.0 92.4
2024 337 23.2 14.5 90.8

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 Park Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 326 17.0 19.1 0
1989 290 23.0 12.6 n/a
1990 186 14.8 12.5 0
1991 169 10.6 15.9 n/a
1992 178 9.8 18.1 83.1
1993 168 10.4 16.2 78.6
1994 171 10.4 16.4 81.3
1995 194 11.0 17.6 77.8
1996 194 11.0 17.6 77.8
1997 197 10.4 18.9 72.1
1998 219 10.4 21.1 83.1
1999 222 12.7 17.5 89.6
2000 194 13.6 14.3 84
2001 169 12.9 13.1 98.2
2002 263 15.7 16.8 92.8
2003 263 15.7 16.8 92.8
2004 469 27.0 17.4 92.3
2005 481 29.5 16.3 99.6
2006 447 29.6 15.1 96.2
2007 395 27.9 14.2 95.9
2008 454 25.2 18.0 95.4
2009 441 25.9 17.0 101.7
2010 414 26.2 15.8 97.6
2011 485 26.0 18.6 97.9
2012 461 26.7 17.2 97.2
2013 344 23.5 14.6 97.4
2014 342 23.5 14.5 97.1
2015 335 23.0 14.5 96.1
2016 336 24.0 14.0 97
2017 351 22.0 15.9 96
2018 334 21.8 15.3 91.9
2019 297 23.7 12.5 93.9
2020 308 22.6 13.6 96.4
2021 280 22.5 12.4 92.1
2022 286 23.7 12.0 89.9
2023 329 21.8 15.0 92.4
2024 337 23.2 14.5 90.8

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.
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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 $4,128 (29.3%) $9,937 (70.6%) $14,066

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 624th of 667 Elementary schoolsRanks 657th of 660 Elementary schools
 6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Park Elementary)14.39.5
 4.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wichita)25.221
 4.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)40.638.1
 2.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Park Elementary)9.615.9
 6.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wichita)30.525.6
 4.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Kansas)50.350.4
 0.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Park Elementary)22.512.5
 10%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wichita)30.326.1
 4.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)47.642.8
 4.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Park Elementary)155.9
 9.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wichita)17.715.7
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)36.137.6
 1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Park Elementary)19.47.7
 11.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Wichita)2821.8
 6.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)43.539.6
 4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Park Elementary)16.22.4
 13.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Wichita)17.514.7
 2.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)31.931.3
 0.6%
5th Grade Science (Park Elementary)29.77.1
 22.6%
   5th Grade Science (Wichita)2723.8
 3.2%
   5th Grade Science (Kansas)43.142.1
 1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students297329
 10.8%
African American2743
 59.3%
American Indian01
Asian53
 40%
Hispanic213212
 0.5%
Pacific Islander00
White3754
 45.9%
Two or More Races1516
 6.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients93.9%92.4%
 1.5%


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Park Elementary ranks in the bottom 0.3% of Kansas elementary schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 337 students attended Park Elementary.

Students at Park Elementary are 65% Hispanic, 14% African American, 11% White, 7% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.


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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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