Very Good
#414 of 1,294 schools in KS
Top 32% in state
Guthridge School
Elementary School · Parsons · Parsons, KS
A Parsons elementary school where students score 23 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1020 S 31st Street, Parsons, KS 67357
- Math 48% proficient (2025)
- Reading 55% proficient (2025)
- 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Guthridge School score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2010–2025), then recovered 22 points since 2020, reaching 52% in 2025.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2010-2025) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2010-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
79.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Guthridge School 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 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,361/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Parsons), 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
$55,791
Median home value
$101,700
Median rent
$743/mo
College educated
23.8%
Homeownership
71.2%
Poverty rate
17.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 67357; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Hosp. Training Center ParsonsEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 1–12 | 1.4 mi | 16 | Compare → |
| St Patrick Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | PK–8 | 1.5 mi | 71 | Compare → |
| Meadowview ElemEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–8 | 2.4 mi | 345 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Parsons
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $14,447NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Guthridge School is listed in Parsons; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Guthridge School
Guthridge School is a public elementary school in Parsons, KS, part of Parsons, serving approximately 188 students in grades 4th-5th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #414 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Guthridge School
What grades does Guthridge School serve?
Guthridge School serves students in grades 4th through 5th.
How many students attend Guthridge School?
Guthridge School has an enrollment of approximately 188 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Guthridge School?
The student-teacher ratio at Guthridge School is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Guthridge School rank in KS?
Guthridge School ranks #414 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Guthridge School's MySchoolScout rating?
Guthridge School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Guthridge School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Guthridge School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).
Is Guthridge School a charter school?
No, Guthridge School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Guthridge School a Title I school?
No, Guthridge School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Guthridge School?
79.8% of students at Guthridge School 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
- 4th – 5th
- Enrollment
- 188
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Labette County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.2%
- Phone
- (620) 421-6800
- Area population (ZIP 67357)
- 11,786
- Area average commute
- 12.2 min
- Area median age
- 43.9
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 · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
- 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 67357; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2010-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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