- Enrollment
- 2,435
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wichita, KS
Park Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Park Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 201299000306
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Park Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Kansas schools.
- #24 of 61
- schools in Wichita · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 87.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Park Elementary has class sizes larger than 79% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Park Elementary ranks #24 of 61 schools in Wichita, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Park Elementary held near 337 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.8 → 23.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 201299000306 · Wichita, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
329 enr · 15.7:1 · 87.8% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: East High (2,435 students)
Park Elementary held near 337 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.8 → 23.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Park Elementary 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 329
Park Elementary
329 students
What this shows Park Elementary reports 329 students on the CCD universe file.
How Park Elementary compares
Park Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.7:1 | ▲ 14% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.8% | ▲ 106% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 329 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
329
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 106% 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
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 79% in Kansas - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.7%
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 329 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
District finance for Wichita reports $15,549 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Park Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southeast High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Heights High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Park Elementary'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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829 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Minneha Core Knowledge Elem
Standard public school
644 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Woodman Elem
Standard public school
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
571 students 13:1 students per teacher
Education Imagine Academy
Standard public school
566 students 29.8:1 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 (~329 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Park Elementary
How many students attend Park Elementary?
Park Elementary has 329 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wichita, KS. CCD year-over-year: 329 (2022-23) → 337 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Park Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Park Elementary is 15.7:1, which is 14% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Park Elementary?
87.8% of students at Park Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Park Elementary?
Park Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Park Elementary rank among schools in Wichita?
By Resource Investment Index, Park Elementary ranks #24 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 Park Elementary, 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.