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Clark Elem

650 S. Apache, Wichita, KS, 67207

About Clark Elem

Clark Elementary School is located at 650 S Apache Dr, Wichita, in the Eastridge neighborhood. The school serves grades PK through 5 and enrolls about 240 students, with a student–teacher ratio near 12:1. Around 8% of students meet math proficiency, and about 17% meet reading proficiency. The student body is approximately 51% male and 49% female. The???????????????? school offers a community-focused and welcoming atmosphere, with the goal of helping young learners through the basic academics and the involvement of the families. The houses in Eastridge close to the school are mostly priced from $90,000 to $140,000, which makes them a fairly priced option for a substantial number of families. Parents frequently mention that the school tries to engage the families and provide them with the necessary help in spite of the difficulties. As a result of current academic achievements and the school's commitment to community support, Clark Elementary School is making great progress to become one of the top elementary schools in Kansas while providing a caring ????????????????environment.

Clark Elem Contact Information

Address

650 S. Apache, Wichita, KS, 67207

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Phone

(316) 973-5850

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 32%
Reading 37%
State average proficiency is 32% in Math and 37% in Reading.
20
Full-time Teachers
11 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
2
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
240
Total Students
$48210
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 150 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Clark Elem

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 9:15 AM - 3:45 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 9:00 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 22.08%
Asian 1.67%
Hispanic 20.42%
Black 40.42%
Two+ Races 12.92%
Native Am. 1.25%
White
22.08%
Asian
1.67%
Hispanic
20.42%
Black
40.42%
Two+ Races
12.92%
Native Am.
1.25%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 240
48.75%
117 Female
51.25%
123 Male

Student Population

240 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 11 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

240 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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FAQ

Q1. What values influence the behavior expectations at Clark Elementary?

Ans. Clark teaches students to be respectful, responsible, and kind, which helps them make positive choices in all school settings.

Q2. How does Clark make sure that people arrive and leave safely?

Ans. Staff watch over the drop-off and pick-up areas and follow a set traffic plan so that students can safely get on and off campus.

Q3. How does Clark communicate with families?

Ans. Families get news about events and other important information through newsletters, school messages, and teacher communication.

Q4. What can parents do at Clark to help?

Ans. Parents can volunteer, go to school events, and join parent groups that help kids learn and get involved in the community.

Q5: What does Clark do to help with social and emotional learning?

Ans. Students learn how to control their emotions, work together, and solve problems through SEL lessons and help from a counselor.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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