Serving 374 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Pawnee Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 374 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Pawnee Elementary serves a 1.1 square mile area in the southern part of Overland Park, KS, with most students living within a 5 to 10-minute drive from the school, typically around 0.6 miles away from the nearest edge of the attendance zone. The furthest point in the zone is approximately 0.9 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pawnee Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Pawnee Elementary School's student population of 374 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
374 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Year Founded
1965
School Calendar
School Rankings
Pawnee Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pawnee Elementary School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#352 out of 1269 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
32%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2007–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Asian
4%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
30%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
9%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
48%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
8%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.9%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pawnee Elementary School's ranking?
Pawnee Elementary School is ranked #352 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Pawnee Elementary School often compared to?
Pawnee Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Overland Park Elementary School, Comanche Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Pawnee Elementary School?
374 students attend Pawnee Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Pawnee Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pawnee Elementary School?
Pawnee Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pawnee Elementary School offer ?
Pawnee Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pawnee Elementary School part of?
Pawnee Elementary School is part of Shawnee Mission Pub School District.
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