Comanche Elementary School
Tel:
(913)993-2800
- Comanche Elementary School serves 503 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 27% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 34%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 29% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 35%.
Top Placements
Comanche Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Comanche Elementary School's student population of 503 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 503 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 33 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Comanche Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has increased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Comanche Elementary School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.31. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KS) |
| Overall School Rank | #790 out of 1,268 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 27% | 34% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 29% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 51% | 19% |
| Black | 15% | 7% |
| White | 27% | 65% |
| Two or more races | 7% | 5% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.65 | 0.31 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 70% | 39% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Shawnee Mission Pub Sch School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, KS Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Comanche Elementary School is Shawnee Mission West High School (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Shawnee Mission West High School (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Shawnee Mission West High School (0.7 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Overland Park Shawnee Mission West High School Grades: 6-12 | 1792 students
0.7 miles
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Overland Park, KS 66212
(913)993-7800 0.7 6-12 1792 - Overland Park Apache Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 596 students
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Overland Park, KS 66214
(913)993-1600 1.2 PK-6 596 - Overland Park Overland Park Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 386 students
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Overland Park, KS 66204
(913)993-4200 1.2 PK-6 386 - Overland Park Pawnee Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 456 students
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Overland Park, KS 66212
(913)993-4300 1.2 PK-6 456 - Overland Park Shawanoe Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 505 students
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11230 W 75th
Overland Park, KS 66214
(913)993-5100 1.4 PK-6 505
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