Serving 510 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Oak Park-carpenter Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 510 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Oak Park-carpenter Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Oak Park-carpenter Elementary School's student population of 510 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
510 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Rankings
Oak Park-carpenter Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oak Park-carpenter Elementary School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#48 out of 1280 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
11%
22%
Black
5%
7%
White
74%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oak Park-carpenter Elementary School's ranking?
Oak Park-carpenter Elementary School is ranked #48 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Oak Park-carpenter Elementary School?
510 students attend Oak Park-carpenter Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Oak Park-carpenter Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oak Park-carpenter Elementary School?
Oak Park-carpenter Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Oak Park-carpenter Elementary School offer ?
Oak Park-carpenter Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Oak Park-carpenter Elementary School part of?
Oak Park-carpenter Elementary School is part of Shawnee Mission Pub School District.
In what neighborhood is Oak Park-carpenter Elementary School located?
Oak Park-carpenter Elementary School is located in the Oak Park neighborhood of Overland Park, KS.
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