Gordon Parks Elementary School

What Gordon Parks Elementary School does

Gordon Parks Elementary School is a public K-5 elementary school located at 3715 Wyoming in Kansas City, Missouri, founded in 2002 and named after Gordon Parks, the African-American photographer and humanitarian. The school serves Kindergarten through 5th grade students and their families through a blend of foundational academics, project-based learning, art integration, and STEAM education, with explicit emphasis on social-emotional and character development and wrap-around services for families.

The school's core programmatic offerings include Foundations (K-5 instruction), Project-Based Learning, Social-Emotional and Character Development (SECD), an annual INSPIRE! art exhibition and fundraiser, and a Mentor/Volunteer program operating under the "Friends of Gordon Parks" umbrella. Operations are supported by standard non-AI technology infrastructure: Infinite Campus for student information and parent portal access, DonorPerfect for donation processing, Squarespace for the online merchandise store, and ShowMeSpirit as a third-party channel for branded SWAG and spirit wear.

Revenue is generated through a combination of public district funding (primary operating source, not directly attributable to school-published financials), donations solicited through DonorPerfect, student artwork sales (fine art posters priced at $45, hardcover photo books at $100), branded merchandise via ShowMeSpirit, and proceeds from the annual INSPIRE! fundraiser. The school holds a Success Ready Network endorsement and partners with Zhou B Art Center for the 2026 INSPIRE! "Unmasked" exhibition, reflecting ongoing investment in the annual fundraiser as the school's primary community engagement and fundraising event.

Name

Gordon Parks Elementary School

Legal name

Gordon Parks Elementary School

Website

https://gordonparks.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Gordon Parks Elementary School is a public K-5 school in Kansas City, Missouri, founded in 2002, offering project-based learning, STEAM, art integration, and social-emotional development for students and families.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Elementary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Charter Montessori/Waldorf/Classical/Expeditionary (Pedagogical Models) (EDAJACAL)

Keywords

• Elementary education services
• K-5 school programs
• Project-based learning
• STEAM education curriculum
• Social-emotional learning

Headquarters

HQ city

Kansas City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Student Artwork Sales: The school sells student-created artwork through its online store, including fine art posters ($45 and up) and hardcover photo books ($100). Revenue supports educational programs and the school.
2. SWAG and Merchandise Sales: The school operates a merchandise store selling branded items including spirit wear and promotional merchandise through a third-party platform (ShowMeSpirit).
3. INSPIRE! Fundraiser: Annual art exhibition and fundraiser featuring student artwork, food, drink, and prints available for purchase. Proceeds support the school's mission and values.
4. Donations: The school accepts donations through a dedicated donation page on DonorPerfect platform to support general operations and educational programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Gordon Parks Elementary School provides a publicly funded K-5 elementary education program that intentionally blends foundational academics with project-based learning, art integration, and STEAM education. It pairs its academic program with structured Social-Emotional and Character Development (SECD), wrap-around family services, a mentor program, and an annual INSPIRE! art exhibition and fundraiser, while also operating an online store selling student artwork, yearbooks, and school-branded merchandise.

Product overview

Gordon Parks Elementary School offers a K-5 elementary education program combining foundational and project-based learning with art integration and STEAM education. The school prioritizes social-emotional learning with wrap-around services for families. Key programs include the INSPIRE! annual art exhibition and fundraiser (featuring student artwork for sale), a volunteer mentor program, and community engagement initiatives. The school operates under Success Ready Network endorsement and embodies the values of its namesake Gordon Parks through education, creativity, perseverance, empathy, respect, and equality.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• INSPIRE!: An annual art exhibition and fundraiser that pays homage to the exemplary work and enduring values of namesake Gordon Parks, creating a platform for community engagement and fundraising.

Products and services

• Foundations (K-5 Education Program) Core K-5 elementary education program combining foundational academics with project-based learning, art integration, and STEAM education for enrolled students.
• Project-Based Learning Program Hands-on, interdisciplinary learning program in which K-5 students engage in real-world projects to develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Social-Emotional and Character Development (SECD) Program dedicated to developing students' social-emotional skills and character, paired with wrap-around services that support K-5 students and their families.
• INSPIRE! Annual Art Exhibition and Fundraiser

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and supporting.

• Zhou B Art CenterminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 April 2026Venue partner for the 2026 INSPIRE! exhibition 'Unmasked' taking place April 16, 6p-8p at Zhou B Art Center. Provides professional art venue for student artwork showcase.
• Success Ready NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school has received Success Ready Network endorsement, indicating alignment with network standards for preparing students for success. This partnership supports the school's mission of academic excellence and college/career readiness.
• Community Partnerships (families, neighbors, local organizations, corporations, foundations, churches, non-profit organizations)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBuilding community partnerships is fundamental to the school's mission. Partnerships include families, neighbors, local organizations, corporations, foundations, churches, and non-profit organizations serving children. The school actively cultivates relationships with organizations supporting its mission.
• ShowMeSpiritminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThird-party platform for SWAG merchandise sales, enabling the school to sell branded spirit wear and promotional items through an established educational merchandise channel.
• Infinite CampussupportingTechnology or IntegrationStudent information system used for parent portal access, providing families with tools to monitor student progress, attendance, and school communications.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Uncommon Schools: Northeast charter network running college-preparatory public schools with strong character education and extended-day programming. Comparable as a charter operator with comparable mission and community-engagement emphasis.
• BASIS Charter Schools: National charter network known for rigorous, accelerated academic programming. Comparable as a high-performing charter operator targeting families seeking differentiated public school options.
• Success Academy Charter Schools: Large urban charter network emphasizing high academic standards, character development, and community engagement. Comparable as a direct charter-school peer with comparable wrap-around and parent-involvement models.
• KIPP Foundation: National nonprofit charter network operating college-preparatory public schools with strong character and community components. Comparable as a scaled charter operator pursuing mission-driven K-12 education with wrap-around services.
• Rocketship Public Schools: National charter network operating elementary schools with a blended learning and STEAM orientation. Comparable as a charter operator integrating technology, family services, and community partnerships at the K-5 level.

Regional players

• Crossroads Charter School: Kansas City charter school providing elementary and middle-grade education with project- and arts-oriented programming. Comparable as a regional peer with overlapping pedagogical and community-engagement positioning.
• University Academy: Kansas City charter school serving elementary and secondary grades with a college-preparatory focus. Comparable as a same-market charter competing for the same pool of K-5 families.
• Scuola Vita Nuova Charter School: Kansas City-area charter school offering a values-driven, project-based K-8 education. Comparable as a same-market charter competitor pursuing mission-driven, arts- and community-integrated programming.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/gordonparkselementary
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/gpeskc

Compliance1 record

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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