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Ruth Clark Elementary K-5

1900 W. 55th Street South, Wichita, KS, 67217

About Ruth Clark Elementary K-5

Ruth Clark Elementary School is located at 1900 W. 55th Street South in Wichita, Kansas, within the Haysville USD 261 district in a suburban residential area. The school serves grades PK–5 with about 320 students and a student–teacher ratio close to 12:1. Recent data show roughly 27% of students proficient in math and about 37% in reading. The gender distribution is around 51% female and 49% male. It???????????????? is a community-focused school that provides a nurturing learning environment where the teachers emphasize the development of the students' basic skills. The school was named a National ESEA Distinguished School in 2019 as a result of its concentrated efforts to improve in specific areas. According to the parents, the staff members are friendly, approachable, and attentive, creating a family-like atmosphere in the campus. Backed by its solid community and ongoing academic initiatives, Ruth Clark Elementary School is on a mission to rank among the top elementary schools in ????????????????Kansas.

Ruth Clark Elementary K-5 Contact Information

Address

1900 W. 55th Street South, Wichita, KS, 67217

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Phone

(316) 554-2333

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 32%
Reading 37%
State average proficiency is 32% in Math and 37% in Reading.
25
Full-time Teachers
12 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
320
Total Students
$48210
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 143 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Ruth Clark Elementary K-5

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
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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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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:35 AM - 4:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:20 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 54.69%
Asian 2.5%
Hispanic 23.44%
Black 5%
Two+ Races 14.06%
Native Am. 0.31%
White
54.69%
Asian
2.5%
Hispanic
23.44%
Black
5%
Two+ Races
14.06%
Native Am.
0.31%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 320
51.25%
164 Female
48.75%
156 Male

Student Population

320 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 12 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

320 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Ruth Clark Elementary School announced Kaitlin Zimmerman as its new principal in June 2025. She looks forward to leading the school community and supporting student success.

FAQ

Q1. What does Ruth Clark do to teach positive behavior?

Ans. The school wants students to be polite, responsible, and safe, and they do this by giving them regular reminders and praise for positive choices.

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

Ans. Staff members watch over certain entry points and follow a set traffic pattern to make sure that students move smoothly and safely every day.

Q3. How does Ruth Clark keep families up-to-date?

Ans. Parents get news about school events, reminders, and other important information through newsletters, announcements on the school website, and communication with teachers.

Q4. What ways can Ruth Clark's parents get involved?

Ans. Families can help out, go to PTO events, and do things that support school programs and get involved in the community.

Q5. What does Ruth Clark do to help kids learn social and emotional skills?

Ans. SEL lessons and help from counselors and trusted staff teach students how to solve problems, feel for others, and control their own behavior.

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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