Gordon Parks Academy

www.usd259.org

485 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Gordon Parks Academy, located in Wichita, Kansas, is a PK–8 school within the Wichita Public Schools (USD 259) district. Named in honor of the renowned photographer, filmmaker, and civil rights activist Gordon Parks, the school is deeply committed to fostering an environment of creativity, academic excellence, and social responsibility. Its curriculum is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in core subjects while integrating arts and technology to prepare them for the challenges of high school and beyond.

Beyond its academic offerings, the school emphasizes a supportive community culture that values character development and student engagement. As part of a diverse urban school district, Gordon Parks Academy focuses on providing equitable learning opportunities and personalized support to meet the unique needs of its student body. The school serves as a hub for its local neighborhood, striving to cultivate lifelong learners who are empowered to make a positive impact on their community, reflecting the spirit and legacy of the man for whom the school is named.

485

Total Students

36.6

Full-Time Teachers

13.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

90.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gordon Parks Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	77
Hispanic	127
Black	208
Asian	4
Two or More	65
American Indian	4

Black
208 (42.9%)
Hispanic
127 (26.2%)
White
77 (15.9%)
Two or More
65 (13.4%)
Asian
4 (0.8%)
American Indian
4 (0.8%)

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:	Wichita
Phone:	(316)973-7500
Website:	http://www.usd259.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	485
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	405
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	35

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 37

Kindergarten 47

Grade 1 48

Grade 2 43

Grade 3 48

Grade 4 41

Grade 5 62

Grade 6 56

Grade 7 45

Grade 8 58

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Gordon Parks Academy
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	37
Kindergarten	47
Grade 1	48
Grade 2	43
Grade 3	48
Grade 4	41
Grade 5	62
Grade 6	56
Grade 7	45
Grade 8	58

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Gordon Parks Academy
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	229	47.2%
Male	256	52.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)