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West Park Elementary School

2600 N. 44th Street
Kansas City, KS 66104
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 520 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 15:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 520 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Bottom 50% in KS
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

West Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
West Park Elementary School's student population of 520 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
520 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
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 0.58, 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.
This School
State Level (KS)
#702 out of 1280 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of West Park Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
22%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of West Park Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Kansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of West Park Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of West Park Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Kansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of West Park Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in West Park Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
59%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in West Park Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
27%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in West Park Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
5%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in West Park Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in West Park Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in West Park Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Kansas.
0.58
This chart displays the diversity score of West Park Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in West Park Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in West Park Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is West Park Elementary School's ranking?
West Park Elementary School is ranked #702 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are West Park Elementary School often compared to?
West Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Silver City Elementary School, New Stanley Elementary School, Whittier Elementary School by visitors of our site.
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?
520 students attend West Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of West Park Elementary School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, 5% of students are White, and 2% 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 15:1, 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?
West Park Elementary School is part of Kansas City School District.
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 (2024-25)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 520 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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