Elementary Schools in Parsons

Summary:

The Parsons area in Kansas is home to three elementary schools serving students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. Lincoln School, Garfield School, and Guthridge School each offer a unique educational experience, with standout performance from Garfield and Guthridge schools.

Garfield School stands out for its strong academic achievement, outperforming both the Parsons district and the state of Kansas in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency. Additionally, Garfield has the lowest student-teacher ratio at 12.5, providing students with more individualized attention. Guthridge School has also shown consistent improvement, moving up in the statewide rankings and earning a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, while outperforming the district and state in several academic areas.

While all three schools share a similar chronic absenteeism rate of 19.5%, there are some notable differences in funding and resources. Garfield School has the highest spending per student at $11,912, followed by Lincoln School at $11,536 and Guthridge School at $9,212. These variations may contribute to the differences in academic performance observed across the schools.

District Detail

2900 Southern
Parsons, KS 67357

(620) 421-5950

SchoolDigger Rank:
182^nd of 264 Kansas districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 1,313

Primary Schools: 3
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				KAP English Language Arts (2025)				KAP Mathematics (2025)				KAP Science (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	KAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	KAP English Language Arts All Grades	KAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	KAP Mathematics 4th Grade	KAP Mathematics 5th Grade	KAP Mathematics All Grades	KAP Science 5th Grade	KAP Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Lincoln School	Public	PK, KG-1	1800 Dirr St	Parsons	67357	Labette County	Parsons	No	No	No	Yes	(620) 421-3510	262	18	14.2	71.0%	138 (52.7%)	16 (6.1%)	35 (13.4%)	4 (1.5%)	7 (2.7%)	1 (0.4%)	61 (23.3%)								(n/a)											$15,192	$3,246	$11,947
Guthridge School	Public	4-5	1020 South 31st Street	Parsons	67357	Labette County	Parsons	No	No	No	Yes	(620) 421-6800	203	16	12.6	72.4%	115 (56.7%)	23 (11.3%)	30 (14.8%)	2 (1.0%)	3 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (14.8%)	61	243^rd of 656 public elementary schools	63.0%		61.5	227^th of 653 public elementary schools	65.2%	16		61.5	47.8	54.8		51.0	45.5	48.4	47.8	47.8	$13,851	$3,305	$10,547
Garfield School	Public	2-3	300 South 14th Street	Parsons	67357	Labette County	Parsons	No	No	No	Yes	(620) 421-3530	176	16	11.3	73.9%	86 (48.9%)	20 (11.4%)	27 (15.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.3%)	1 (0.6%)	38 (21.6%)								(n/a)	61.8			61.8	47.2			47.2			$14,527	$3,476	$11,050

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
St. Hosp. Training Center Parsons	0.59 mi	1
Labette County	3.21 mi	7	84^th
Oswego	8.78 mi	3	192^nd
Erie-Galesburg	9.83 mi	3	214^th
Chetopa-St. Paul	13.56 mi	5	141^st

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kansas State Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.