Summary:
The 67219 zip code area in Wichita, Kansas is home to two elementary schools - Gordon Parks Academy and Chisholm Trail Elementary. Based on the available data, Chisholm Trail Elementary appears to be the stronger performing school, outpacing Gordon Parks Academy and the Wichita district averages on key academic metrics.
Chisholm Trail Elementary has a higher statewide school ranking, placing 522 out of 656 Kansas elementary schools compared to Gordon Parks Academy's ranking of 595. It also has a higher School Digger rating of 1 star out of 5, while Gordon Parks Academy is rated 0 stars. Chisholm Trail Elementary outperforms Gordon Parks Academy and the Wichita district averages on English Language Arts, Math, and Science proficiency rates across all grade levels.
However, Gordon Parks Academy serves a more economically disadvantaged student population, with over 91% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to 72% at Chisholm Trail Elementary. Despite the higher spending per student at Gordon Parks Academy, this does not translate to stronger academic outcomes, suggesting that simply allocating more resources may not be enough to drive improvements. Both schools also face challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates, around 19.5%, which could negatively impact student learning and achievement.
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