Enrollment
208
Elementary
DISTRICT 231 · STATE 313
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·COLUMBUS·NCES 200507001341
Park Elem
724 E Garfield Street, Columbus, KS 66725 · (620) 429-3905 · Cherokee County
GRADES PK–01ELEMENTARY42-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL208 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
15.9:1
13 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.8:1 · STATE 13.2:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
59%
123 students
DISTRICT 61% · STATE 51%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 52 | 25% |
| Kindergarten | 71 | 34% |
| Grade 1 | 85 | 41% |
Student demographics
40%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 28% · STATE 58% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Schools most like Park Elem
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Elem this school | 208 | 59.1% | N/A |
| Skyline Elem Pratt | 218 | 58.7% | 47.4% |
| Heller Elem Neodesha | 223 | 58.3% | 38.3% |
| Horton Elem Horton | 226 | 59.7% | 42.7% |
| Lincoln Elementary Hoisington | 193 | 59.1% | 53.9% |
| Sedan Elem Sedan | 178 | 60.1% | 56.5% |
Matched among Kansas elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Park Elem ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Kansas | In Cherokee County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 208 | #528 of 714 | #6 of 9 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.9:1 | #475 of 539 | #5 of 6 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 39.9% | #335 of 540 | #4 of 6 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 59.1% | #271 of 658 | #9 of 9 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
208
+46 (+28%) vs 2020
+49% since 1990-91, when it was 140
Student : Teacher
15.9:1
was 13.5:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 208 | 13.1 | 15.9:1 | 59% (123) |
| 2023-24 | 216 | 12.8 | 16.9:1 | 62% (134) |
| 2022-23 | 201 | 12.4 | 16.2:1 | 63% (127) |
| 2020-21 | 162 | 12 | 13.5:1 | 59% (96) |
| 2017-18 | 172 | 14.2 | 12.1:1 | 59% (101) |
| 2015-16 | 201 | 14 | 14.4:1 | 59% (119) |
| 2010-11 | 201 | 15 | 13.4:1 | 56% (112) |
| 2000-01 | 153 | 9 | 17.0:1 | 56% (85) |
| 1990-91 | 140 | 7 | 20.0:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Park Elem.
Since 2017-18: students up 21% (172 to 208); teachers down 8% (14.2 to 13.1).
About Park Elem
Park Elem, located in Columbus, Kansas, is a small elementary school. The school enrolls 208 students, from pre-K through 1. Average enrollment for elementary schools in Kansas is about 313, so this school runs 34% smaller than that.
The district, Columbus, has 1,130 students enrolled across 4 schools.
At Park Elem, White students make up 76% of the student body. It is also 10% Hispanic, 7% multiracial, 4% Native American, and 2% Black. For comparison, the population of Cherokee County is roughly 87% White. Park Elem's diversity index is 40%, against a US figure of 70%.
Federal data list 13.1 full-time-equivalent teachers at Park Elem in 2024-25, for a ratio of 15.9:1. That is 2.7 students per teacher above the 13.2:1 average for elementary schools in Kansas. The school's rate of free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is 59%. That tracks the 61% average for public schools in Cherokee County.
Census estimates describe Cherokee County this way: the median household income is $57,668, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 19%, and about 9% of people live in poverty. Besides Park Elem, Cherokee County has 16 other public schools.
Nearest public school: Columbus Junior High and High School, about 0.9 miles away. A five-mile radius around the school includes 3 other public schools.
On the NCES locale scale, the school is Rural: Distant.
Over 4 years, Park Elem's enrollment grew 28%, to 208. Staffing shifted too: the ratio moved from 13.5:1 to 15.9:1.
Conversations here can range across enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
Cherokee County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
19,151
Census ACS
Median income
$57,668
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
19%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
17
3,647 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Columbus
- Columbus Junior High and High SchoolHigh · 438 students
- Central ElemElementary · 348 students
- Highland ElemElementary · 136 students
Other schools in Columbus
- Columbus Junior High and High SchoolHigh · 438 students
- Central ElemElementary · 348 students
- Highland ElemElementary · 136 students
Other Park Elementary schools
25 other US public schools in 19 states are named Park Elementary. Park Elem is the 24th largest of the 26.
- Park ElementaryWichita, KS · 337 students
- Park ElemGreat Bend, KS · 304 students
- Park Elementary SchoolNewark, NJ · 747 students
- Park Elementary SchoolHamilton, GA · 628 students
- Park ElementaryAlhambra, CA · 581 students
Nearby schools
- Columbus Junior High and High School0.9 mi · 438
- Central Elem1.0 mi · 348
- Highland Elem1.0 mi · 136
- Riverton Middle9.7 mi · 147
- Riverton High9.7 mi · 218
- Riverton Elem9.7 mi · 313
Frequently asked questions
About Park ElemWhat is the total enrollment at Park Elem?
Park Elem enrolls approximately 208 students in grades PK-01.
What age range does Park Elem serve?
Park Elem serves students from grade PK through grade 01.
How many students per teacher at Park Elem?
Approximately 15.9:1 students per teacher at Park Elem.
What is the student diversity at Park Elem?
Student demographics at Park Elem are roughly 76% White, 10% Hispanic, 2% Black, 0% Asian, 7% Two or more.
What district is Park Elem in?
Park Elem is part of Columbus.
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