- Enrollment
- 2,435
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wichita, KS
Gordon Parks Academy
Federal NCES profile for Gordon Parks Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 201299001904
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gordon Parks Academy earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kansas schools.
- #30 of 61
- schools in Wichita · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 84.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Gordon Parks Academy has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gordon Parks Academy ranks #30 of 61 schools in Wichita, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+56 students YoY
Gordon Parks Academy grew from 396 students in 2022-23 to 452 in 2023-24 (+14.1%).
Teacher FTE added 35.9 → 38.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+56 students YoY 201299001904 · Wichita, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
485 enr · 13.9:1 · 84.3% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: East High (2,435 students)
Gordon Parks Academy grew from 396 students in 2022-23 to 452 in 2023-24 (+14.1%). Teacher FTE added 35.9 → 38.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Gordon Parks Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East High
East High
2,435 students
- Southeast High
Southeast High
2,066 students
- North High
North High
2,041 students
- South High
South High
1,662 students
- Heights High
Heights High
1,505 students
- This school 485
Gordon Parks Academy
485 students
What this shows Gordon Parks Academy reports 485 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gordon Parks Academy compares
Gordon Parks Academy is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.9:1 | ▲ 1% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.3% | ▲ 97% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 485 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
485
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 97% above the Kansas average of 42.7%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in Kansas - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,549
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 485 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
122
in-school suspensions + 85 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 25.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 42.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 42.9%
Hispanic or Latino 26.2%
White 15.9%
Two or More 13.4%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: African American at 42.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.4, Gordon Parks Academy is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wichita reports $15,549 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gordon Parks Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southeast High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Heights High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gordon Parks Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,066
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,041
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,662
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,505
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar other schools in Wichita
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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Woodman Elem
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612 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Cloud Elem
Standard public school
580 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Colvin Elem
Standard public school
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Education Imagine Academy
Standard public school
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Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~485 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gordon Parks Academy
How many students attend Gordon Parks Academy?
Gordon Parks Academy has 485 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wichita, KS. CCD year-over-year: 396 (2022-23) → 452 (2023-24), up 56.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gordon Parks Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Gordon Parks Academy is 13.9:1, which is 1% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gordon Parks Academy?
84.3% of students at Gordon Parks Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gordon Parks Academy?
The largest demographic group at Gordon Parks Academy is African American at 42.9% of enrollment, in Wichita, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gordon Parks Academy?
Gordon Parks Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Gordon Parks Academy rank among schools in Wichita?
By Resource Investment Index, Gordon Parks Academy ranks #30 of 61 schools in Wichita, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Wichita on the city page.
What other schools are in Wichita?
Besides Gordon Parks Academy, Wichita also operates East High (2,435 students), Southeast High (2,066 students), and North High (2,041 students). See the Wichita district page for the complete list.