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#1286 of 1,294 schools in KS
Clark Elem
Elementary School · Wichita · Wichita, KS
A Wichita elementary school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
650 S. Apache, Wichita, KS 67207
- Math 3% proficient (2022)
- Reading 17% proficient (2022)
- 12:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Clark Elem score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 62 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 10% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
90.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Clark Elem sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 52Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 28Some Transit
- Bike 51Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,861/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Wichita), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$66,400
Median home value
$204,600
Median rent
$961/mo
College educated
29%
Homeownership
44%
Poverty rate
9.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 67207; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical School of WichitaPrivate · tuition | 8.6private | K–12 | 0.6 mi | 387 | Compare → |
| Bostic Traditional Magnet ElemEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 305 | Compare → |
| Caldwell ElemEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 383 | Compare → |
| Independent ElementaryPrivate · tuition | 8.3private | PK–12 | 1.2 mi | 407 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Wichita
- Schools in district
- 87
- Rank in district
- #83 of 86
- District spending per student
- $15,783NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Clark Elem is listed in Wichita; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Clark Elem
Clark Elem is a public elementary school in Wichita, KS, part of Wichita, serving approximately 240 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,286 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Clark Elem
What grades does Clark Elem serve?
Clark Elem serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Clark Elem?
Clark Elem has an enrollment of approximately 240 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clark Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Clark Elem is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Clark Elem rank in KS?
Clark Elem ranks #1,286 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Clark Elem's MySchoolScout rating?
Clark Elem has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Clark Elem?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Clark Elem has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Clark Elem a charter school?
No, Clark Elem is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Clark Elem a Title I school?
No, Clark Elem is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Clark Elem?
90.8% of students at Clark Elem qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 240
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Sedgwick County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 42.5%
- Phone
- (316) 973-5850
- Area population (ZIP 67207)
- 27,721
- Area average commute
- 17.8 min
- Area median age
- 32.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 67207; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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