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#858 of 1,294 schools in KS
Based on limited data
Park Elem
Elementary School · Columbus · Columbus, KS
A Columbus elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 1st.
724 E Garfield Street, Columbus, KS 66725
- 18:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on KS statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
62%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Park 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 41Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,031/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Columbus), 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
$52,292
Median home value
$106,800
Median rent
$796/mo
College educated
26.7%
Homeownership
71%
Poverty rate
15%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 66725; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Columbus
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $14,603NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Park Elem is listed in Columbus; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Park Elem
Park Elem is a public elementary school in Columbus, KS, part of Columbus, serving approximately 216 students in grades Pre-K-1st with a 18:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #858 of 1,294 schools in KS. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Park Elem
What grades does Park Elem serve?
Park Elem serves students in grades Pre-K through 1st.
How many students attend Park Elem?
Park Elem has an enrollment of approximately 216 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Park Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Park Elem is 18:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Park Elem rank in KS?
Park Elem ranks #858 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Park Elem's MySchoolScout rating?
Park Elem has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Park Elem a charter school?
No, Park Elem is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Park Elem a Title I school?
No, Park Elem is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Park Elem?
62.0% of students at Park 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 – 1st
- Enrollment
- 216
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Cherokee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.9%
- Phone
- (620) 429-3905
- Area population (ZIP 66725)
- 5,102
- Area average commute
- 21.3 min
- Area median age
- 44.7
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 66725; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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