Guthridge School
Parsons, KS · Elementary School · Grades 4-5
Performance Overview
About This School
Guthridge School is a elementary school located in Parsons, Kansas. The school serves 186 students in grades 4-5.
With a DataScore of 50/100 (C), Guthridge School performs at the state average for Kansas. Performance has been relatively stable over the past three years.
79% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating the school serves a predominantly low-income community. DataScores measure outcomes regardless of demographics — what matters is how students perform and whether they're improving.
Frequently Asked Questions
Guthridge School has a DataScore of 50/100 (Grade C), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), and resource access (35%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.
Guthridge School has 186 students enrolled in grades 4-5. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.4:1.
Guthridge School has been relatively stable over the past three years with a 3-year growth score of +4.
The DataScore (0-100, A-F) grades every US public school based on academic outcomes: proficiency rates (35%), 3-year growth trend (30%), graduation rate for high schools (20%), and resource access (15%). Unlike other ratings, it focuses on what students actually achieve.
Guthridge School is part of the Parsons in Parsons, Kansas. You can view all schools in this district and compare their performance on the district page.
DataScore is calculated from NCES proficiency rates, 3-year growth trends, graduation rates (high schools), and resource access indicators.