Serving 541 students in grades Kindergarten-5, West Park Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 541 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 94%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in KS
Math Proficiency
: 22% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30-34% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
West Park Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Park Elementary School is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend West Park Elementary School?
541 students attend West Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of West Park Elementary School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, 6% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Park Elementary School?
West Park Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does West Park Elementary School offer ?
West Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is West Park Elementary School part of?
In what neighborhood is West Park Elementary School located?
West Park Elementary School is located in the Bethel Welborn neighborhood of Kansas City, KS. There are 2 other public schools located in Bethel Welborn.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 541 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 94%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 22% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30-34% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
