Park Elementary

Park Elementary School is located at 1025 N Main St, Wichita, in the Midtown neighborhood. The school serves grades PK through 5 and enrolls around 337 students, with a student–teacher ratio of about 15:1. On the most recent data, only about 8% of students are proficient in math and about 8% in reading. The gender balance of the student body is nearly equal, with approximately 51% male and 49% female. The???????????????? school provides a neighborhood-focused and welcoming atmosphere in which the staff are determined to help the students' educational and personal development, even if they face challenges. Affordable housing is still available near Park Elementary. Houses in the nearby Midtown area are mostly priced between $130,000 and $180,000, thus offering a relatively affordable option for families willing to live close to the school. A good number of parents report that teachers communicate regularly and that they put great effort into meeting the children's needs even when they are under pressure. Park Elementary School, with its current academic profile, is making efforts to become the best school in Kansas by focusing on support, community participation, and continuous ????????????????progress.

Park Elementary School received approval for more than $2 million in renovations funded through federal relief dollars. The upgrades include a new fire suppression system and enhanced security measures to improve safety and readiness.

Q1. What values do people at Park Elementary expect from their behavior?

Ans. Park wants students to be polite, responsible, and kind, which helps them build positive habits in all school settings.

Q2. How does Park ensure that students arrive to and from school safely?

Ans. Staff watch over specific drop-off and pick-up areas and follow a set traffic pattern to keep students safe.

Q3. How do families at Park stay up-to-date?

Ans. Families receive information through newsletters, school announcements, and messages from teachers about events and things to remember.

Q4. How can parents become involved at Park Elementary?

Ans. Parents can help out, go to school events, and support classroom activities that build community and make learning better.

Q5. What does Park do to help kids grow socially and emotionally?

Ans. The school teaches SEL strategies, helps students solve problems peacefully, and offers counseling when they need help with their feelings.