8650 Haven
Lenexa, KS 66219
Rating
8/
10
Top 30%
Lenexa Hills Elementary School serves 298 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Lenexa Hills Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 28%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 298 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 30% in KS
  • Math Proficiency
    : 45-49% (Top 20%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Lenexa Hills Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Lenexa Hills Elementary School's student population of 298 students has grown by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 31% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
298 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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School Rankings

Lenexa Hills Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,264 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Lenexa Hills Elementary School is 0.56, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (KS)
Overall Testing Rank
#262 out of 1264 schools
(Top 30%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
28%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
36%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
3%
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Hispanic
12%
20%
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Black
13%
7%
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White
64%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.56
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
9%
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Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lenexa Hills Elementary School's ranking?

Lenexa Hills Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for: Most improved public schools (Top 20%) and Highest math proficiency (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% KS state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% KS state average).

How many students attend Lenexa Hills Elementary School?

298 students attend Lenexa Hills Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

64% of Lenexa Hills Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Lenexa Hills Elementary School?

Lenexa Hills Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.

What grades does Lenexa Hills Elementary School offer ?

Lenexa Hills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6

What school district is Lenexa Hills Elementary School part of?

Lenexa Hills Elementary School is part of Shawnee Mission Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 298 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 30%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 45-49% (Top 20%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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