- Enrollment
- 923
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Great Bend, KS
Park Elem
Federal NCES profile for Park Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200666001031
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Park Elem earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Kansas schools.
- #5 of 5
- schools in Great Bend · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 76.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Park Elem has class sizes larger than 75% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Park Elem ranks #5 of 5 schools in Great Bend, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Park Elem grew from 251 students in 2022-23 to 266 in 2023-24 (+6.0%).
Teacher FTE added 20.4 → 21.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+15 students YoY 200666001031 · Great Bend, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
304 enr · 15.2:1 · 76.1% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Great Bend High School (923 students)
Park Elem grew from 251 students in 2022-23 to 266 in 2023-24 (+6.0%). Teacher FTE added 20.4 → 21.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Park Elem in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Great Bend Hig
Great Bend High School
923 students
- Great Bend Mid
Great Bend Middle School
438 students
- Eisenhower Ele 343
Eisenhower Elem
343 students
- This school 304
Park Elem
304 students
- Jefferson Elem 297
Jefferson Elem
297 students
- Riley Elem 296
Riley Elem
296 students
What this shows Park Elem reports 304 students on the CCD universe file.
How Park Elem compares
Park Elem 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 | 15.2:1 | ▲ 10% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.1% | ▲ 78% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 304 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
304
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 78% 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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 75% in Kansas - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,609
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 47.7%
Hispanic or Latino 45.1%
Two or More 3.3%
African American 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
Largest group: White at 47.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.7, Park Elem is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
District finance for Great Bend reports $15,609 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Park Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Bend High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Great Bend Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eisenhower Elem | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elem | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Riley Elem | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Park Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 343
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 297
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 296
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar other schools in Great Bend
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Eisenhower Elem
Standard public school
343 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Jefferson Elem
Standard public school
297 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Riley Elem
Standard public school
296 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Elem
Standard public school
275 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
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 (~304 students)
Frequently asked questions about Park Elem
How many students attend Park Elem?
Park Elem has 304 students enrolled. It is a public school in Great Bend, KS. CCD year-over-year: 251 (2022-23) → 266 (2023-24), up 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Park Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Park Elem is 15.2:1, which is 10% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Park Elem?
76.1% of students at Park Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Park Elem?
The largest demographic group at Park Elem is White at 47.7% of enrollment, in Great Bend, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Park Elem?
Park Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Park Elem rank among schools in Great Bend?
By Resource Investment Index, Park Elem ranks #5 of 5 schools in Great Bend, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Great Bend on the city page.
What other schools are in Great Bend?
Besides Park Elem, Great Bend also operates Great Bend High School (923 students), Great Bend Middle School (438 students), and Eisenhower Elem (343 students). See the Great Bend district page for the complete list.