- Enrollment
- 1,903
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Kansas City, KS
West Park Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for West Park Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 200795002117
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Park Elementary School earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Kansas schools.
- #25 of 25
- elementary schools in Kansas City · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.7:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 77.7%
- free-lunch eligible
West Park Elementary School has class sizes larger than 79% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Park Elementary School ranks #25 of 25 elementary schools in Kansas City, KS.
School address
District: Kansas City · Kansas
NCES ID 200795002117 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
West Park Elementary School held near 541 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 34.6 → 32.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+21 students YoY 200795002117 · Kansas City, KS Elementary · MID · TRAD
534 enr · 15.7:1 · 77.7% lunch · RII 17
Nearest enrollment peer: Wyandotte High (1,903 students)
West Park Elementary School held near 541 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 34.6 → 32.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
West Park Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wyandotte High
Wyandotte High
1,903 students
- Silver City El
Silver City Elem
1,495 students
- J C Harmon Hig
J C Harmon High
1,285 students
- Washington Hig
Washington High
1,180 students
- Sumner Academy
Sumner Academy of Arts & Science
1,045 students
- This school 534
West Park Elementary School
534 students
What this shows West Park Elementary School reports 534 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Park Elementary School compares
West Park Elementary School 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 | 77.7% | ▲ 82% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 534 | top 16% | - | - |
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.
534
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 82% 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
53.4%
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
$17,611
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kansas avg of $15,788
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 534 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 57.3%
African American 26.6%
Asian 6.7%
White 5.8%
Two or More 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 57.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.2, West Park Elementary School is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
District finance for Kansas City reports $17,611 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Park Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wyandotte High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Silver City Elem | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| J C Harmon High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sumner Academy of Arts & Science | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Park Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,495
- Students per teacher
- 62.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,285
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,180
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 1,045
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar elementary schools in Kansas City
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Piper Creek Elementary
Standard public school
598 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Chelsea Elem
Standard public school
557 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Hazel Grove Elem
Standard public school
537 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Welborn Elem
Standard public school
504 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Whittier Elem
Standard public school
502 students 12:1 students per teacher
Frances Willard Elem
Standard public school
434 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~534 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Park Elementary School
How many students attend West Park Elementary School?
West Park Elementary School has 534 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Kansas City, KS. CCD year-over-year: 520 (2022-23) → 541 (2023-24), nearly flat (+21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Park Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Park Elementary School 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 West Park Elementary School?
77.7% of students at West Park Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Park Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at West Park Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 57.3% of enrollment, in Kansas City, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Park Elementary School?
West Park Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (lower 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 West Park Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Kansas City?
By Resource Investment Index, West Park Elementary School ranks #25 of 25 elementary schools in Kansas City, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Kansas City on the city page.
What other schools are in Kansas City?
Besides West Park Elementary School, Kansas City also operates Wyandotte High (1,903 students), Silver City Elem (1,495 students), and J C Harmon High (1,285 students). See the Kansas City district page for the complete list.