Dorothy Moody Elementary School serves 261 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 85-89% (which was higher than the Kansas state average of 84%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 80-84% (which was lower than the Kansas state average of 86%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
261 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)85-89%
84%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)80-84%
86%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
25%
22%
Black
19%
7%
White
49%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 84% KS state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 86% KS state average).
How many students attend Dorothy Moody Elementary School?
261 students attend Dorothy Moody Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Dorothy Moody Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dorothy Moody Elementary School?
Dorothy Moody Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Dorothy Moody Elementary School offer ?
Dorothy Moody Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Dorothy Moody Elementary School part of?
Dorothy Moody Elementary School is part of Shawnee Mission Public School District.
Recent Articles
Why Single-Sex Public Schools are Growing in Popularity
This article examines the growing trend of single-sex public schools in the United States. It explores the potential benefits, research findings, and controversies surrounding gender-specific education, as well as the factors driving its increasing popularity among parents and educators.
When Teachers Cheat: The Standardized Test Controversies
Teachers across the country are being accused of cheating on standardized tests, using erasers to conveniently change their students’ answers. However, are these teachers driven to cheat because the funding system is flawed?
When Field Trips Turn Deadly: Who is Responsible?
Recent deaths during field trips have parents and school officials questioning the safety of these excursions. Learn about these tragedies and what parameters should be in place to ensure a safe field trip.
