Gordon Parks Academy
#664 of 686 elementary schools in Kansas
#47428 of 50,301 nationally
About Gordon Parks Academy
Gordon Parks Academy is a public elementary located in Wichita, in the Wichita school district of Kansas, United States. It caters for Grades PK–8. In 2025 it enrolled 485 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 15.4 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 664th of 686 ranked elementary schools in Kansas. Its strongest component is students per teacher (65th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (2th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 485.
There are 91 schools in Wichita; Gordon Parks Academy ranks 65th of 90 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)8%
- Reading proficiency (30%)15%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)90.7%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.5
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Gordon Parks Academy by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 485
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 90.7%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 15%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 8%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Frequently asked questions
Is Gordon Parks Academy a good school?
Gordon Parks Academy has a Success Index (US) of 15.4 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #664 of 686 in Kansas. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Gordon Parks Academy rank in Kansas?
Gordon Parks Academy ranks #664 of 686 elementary schools in Kansas and #47428 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Gordon Parks Academy?
Gordon Parks Academy had 485 students in 2025.
Is Gordon Parks Academy a elementary school or a high school?
Gordon Parks Academy is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Gordon Parks Academy?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Gordon Parks Academy; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.