Park Elementary

Public PK, KG-1

 724 E Garfield Street
       Columbus, KS  66725-1949


(620) 429-3905

District: Columbus

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,845 Help


Students who attend Park Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Central Elementary
High:    Columbus Junior High and High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.1 Help
Number of students:  201

Racial breakdown:

White:
83.6%
Hispanic:
5.5%
Two or more races:
5.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  63.2% Help


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Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (83.6%), Hispanic (5.5%), two or more races (5.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 63.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Park Elementary is 16.1. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Park Elementary is $14,845.
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Enrollment information for Park Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 129 0 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 134
1989 124 0 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 127
1990 128 0 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 132
1991 134 0 3 1 2 n/a n/a 0 140
1992 132 0 1 1 2 n/a n/a 0 136
1993 132 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 133
1994 118 0 2 3 1 n/a n/a 0 124
1995 126 0 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 134
1996 126 0 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 134
1997 116 1 1 5 3 n/a n/a 0 126
1998 103 1 4 7 4 n/a n/a 0 119
1999 122 2 1 6 5 n/a n/a 0 136
2000 138 5 0 4 10 n/a n/a 0 157
2001 134 6 0 5 8 n/a n/a 0 153
2002 146 4 1 5 10 n/a n/a 0 166
2003 146 4 1 5 10 n/a n/a 0 166
2004 157 3 0 3 6 n/a n/a 6 175
2005 128 4 1 4 11 n/a n/a 2 150
2006 149 2 0 3 10 n/a n/a 7 171
2007 135 1 0 1 10 n/a n/a 5 152
2008 178 3 1 4 12 n/a n/a 4 202
2009 189 2 1 3 10 n/a n/a 3 208
2010 172 2 1 9 10 2 8 0 204
2011 177 2 0 6 6 2 8 0 201
2012 184 4 0 4 4 1 10 0 207
2013 182 3 0 6 6 0 8 0 205
2014 192 2 0 6 6 0 9 0 215
2015 191 0 0 0 10 0 10 0 211
2016 182 0 0 3 8 0 8 0 201
2017 177 0 1 5 5 0 6 0 194
2018 156 0 2 2 3 0 9 0 172
2019 149 0 0 7 6 0 10 0 172
2020 139 0 0 12 3 0 6 0 160
2021 143 1 0 8 5 0 5 0 162
2022 158 1 0 6 6 1 12 0 184
2023 168 3 1 11 7 0 11 0 201

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Park Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 134 7.0 19.1 0
1989 127 7.0 18.1 n/a
1990 132 7.5 17.6 0
1991 140 7.5 18.6 n/a
1992 136 7.8 17.4 47.1
1993 133 7.8 17.1 32.3
1994 124 7.8 15.9 43.5
1995 134 8.0 16.8 52.2
1996 134 8.0 16.8 52.2
1997 126 7.5 16.8 54.8
1998 119 7.7 15.5 56.3
1999 136 8.0 17.0 52.9
2000 157 9.5 16.5 50.3
2001 153 9.7 15.8 55.6
2002 166 9.7 17.1 56.6
2003 166 9.7 17.1 56.6
2004 175 9.5 18.4 57.4
2005 150 9.5 15.8 61.5
2006 171 11.0 15.5 62.8
2007 152 13.5 11.3 74.8
2008 202 12.6 16.0 51
2009 208 13.2 15.8 55.1
2010 204 13.1 15.5 54.4
2011 201 15.1 13.3 55.7
2012 207 14.9 13.8 60.9
2013 205 14.2 14.4 63.9
2014 215 14.2 15.1 63.7
2015 211 14.0 15.0 59.7
2016 201 14.0 14.3 59.2
2017 194 14.2 13.6 61.9
2018 172 14.2 12.1 58.7
2019 172 12.2 14.0 59.9
2020 160 11.4 13.9 56.3
2021 162 12.4 13.0 59.3
2022 184 11.4 16.0 58.2
2023 201 12.4 16.1 63.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Park Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 134 7.0 19.1 0
1989 127 7.0 18.1 n/a
1990 132 7.5 17.6 0
1991 140 7.5 18.6 n/a
1992 136 7.8 17.4 47.1
1993 133 7.8 17.1 32.3
1994 124 7.8 15.9 43.5
1995 134 8.0 16.8 52.2
1996 134 8.0 16.8 52.2
1997 126 7.5 16.8 54.8
1998 119 7.7 15.5 56.3
1999 136 8.0 17.0 52.9
2000 157 9.5 16.5 50.3
2001 153 9.7 15.8 55.6
2002 166 9.7 17.1 56.6
2003 166 9.7 17.1 56.6
2004 175 9.5 18.4 57.4
2005 150 9.5 15.8 61.5
2006 171 11.0 15.5 62.8
2007 152 13.5 11.3 74.8
2008 202 12.6 16.0 51
2009 208 13.2 15.8 55.1
2010 204 13.1 15.5 54.4
2011 201 15.1 13.3 55.7
2012 207 14.9 13.8 60.9
2013 205 14.2 14.4 63.9
2014 215 14.2 15.1 63.7
2015 211 14.0 15.0 59.7
2016 201 14.0 14.3 59.2
2017 194 14.2 13.6 61.9
2018 172 14.2 12.1 58.7
2019 172 12.2 14.0 59.9
2020 160 11.4 13.9 56.3
2021 162 12.4 13.0 59.3
2022 184 11.4 16.0 58.2
2023 201 12.4 16.1 63.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Park Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $4,053 (27.3%) $10,793 (72.7%) $14,845

Data source: Kansas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Park Elementary

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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students172201
 16.9%
African American03
American Indian67
 16.7%
Asian01
Hispanic711
 57.1%
Pacific Islander00
White149168
 12.8%
Two or More Races1011
 10%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients59.9%63.2%
 3.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Park Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 201 students attended Park Elementary.

Students who attend Park Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Central Elementary
High : Columbus Junior High and High School

Students at Park Elementary are 84% White, 5% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 3% American Indian, 1% African American.


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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.

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