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#1287 of 1,294 schools in KS
Park Elementary
Elementary School · Wichita · Wichita, KS
A Wichita elementary school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1025 N Main, Wichita, KS 67203
- Math 3% proficient (2022)
- Reading 8% proficient (2022)
- 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Park Elementary score 5% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 5% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 35% (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
How we rate schools
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Where Park Elementary 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 64Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 28Some Transit
- Bike 79Very Bikeable
- 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
$50,411
Median home value
$126,800
Median rent
$921/mo
College educated
24.6%
Homeownership
46.2%
Poverty rate
20.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 67203; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horace Mann Dual Language MagnetEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | K–8 | 0.3 mi | 596 | Compare → |
| Irving ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 318 | Compare → |
| Riverside Leadership Magnet ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 233 | Compare → |
| L'ouverture Computer Technology MagnetEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 234 | 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.
Wichita
- Schools in district
- 87
- Rank in district
- #84 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
Park Elementary is listed in Wichita; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Park Elementary
Park Elementary is a public elementary school in Wichita, KS, part of Wichita, serving approximately 337 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,287 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Park Elementary
What grades does Park Elementary serve?
Park Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Park Elementary?
Park Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 337 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Park Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Park Elementary is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Park Elementary rank in KS?
Park Elementary ranks #1,287 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Park Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Park Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.2 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 Park Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Park Elementary has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Park Elementary a charter school?
No, Park Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Park Elementary a Title I school?
No, Park Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Park Elementary?
90.8% of students at Park Elementary 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
- 337
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Sedgwick County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.2%
- Phone
- (316) 973-5250
- Area population (ZIP 67203)
- 30,869
- Area average commute
- 17.4 min
- Area median age
- 36.9
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 · 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 67203; 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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