Park Elem

251 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Park Elementary School, located at 1801 Williams in Great Bend, Kansas, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Great Bend Unified School District 428. As a public elementary school, it is dedicated to fostering the academic, social, and emotional development of its students during their early formative years. The school is integrated into the local community, providing a structured learning environment that emphasizes core curriculum standards while preparing children for the transition to middle school.

The school is characterized by its commitment to student success and community involvement, reflecting the values of the Great Bend area. By offering a range of educational resources and extracurricular opportunities, Park Elementary strives to create a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best. As part of a larger district framework, the school benefits from shared resources and educational initiatives designed to promote continuous improvement and student engagement throughout the Great Bend community.

251

Total Students

20.4

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

88.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Park Elem
Demographic	Student Count
White	116
Hispanic	116
Black	8
Two or More	6
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

White
116 (46.2 %)
Hispanic
116 (46.2 %)
Black
8 (3.2 %)
Two or More
6 (2.4 %)
American Indian
4 (1.6 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Great Bend
Phone:	(620)793-1505
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	251
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	204
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 30

Grade 1 38

Grade 2 36

Grade 3 31

Grade 4 37

Grade 5 44

Grade 6 35