Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School

15600 W 83rd St
Lenexa, KS 66219
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 407 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 407 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Top 20% in KS
  • : 50% (Top 20%)
  • : 54% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:

School Overview

Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School's student population of 407 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
407 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers

School Rankings

Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School is 0.40, 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.
This School
State Level (KS)
#132 out of 1280 schools
(Top 20%)
50%
29%
54%
32%
60-69%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
7%
22%
Black
6%
7%
White
77%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.40
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School's ranking?
Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School is ranked #132 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School often compared to?
Christa Mcauliffe Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Broken Arrow Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School?
407 students attend Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School?
Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School offer ?
Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School part of?
Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School is part of Shawnee Mission Pub School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 407 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 50% (Top 20%)
  • : 54% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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