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Rushton Elementary School vs. Roesland Elementary School

Should you attend Rushton Elementary School or Roesland Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Rushton Elementary School
6001 W 52nd St
Mission, KS 66202
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Roesland Elementary School
4900 Parish Dr
Mission, KS 66205
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 289 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Rushton 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 35-39% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (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 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 351 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Roesland Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-6
Total Students
289 students
351 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Rushton Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Roesland Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
56% | 44%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Rushton Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Roesland Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
24 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Rushton Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Roesland Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Rushton Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Shawnee Mission Public School District and the state of Kansas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Roesland Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Shawnee Mission Public School District and the state of Kansas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#367 out of 1269 schools in KS
(Top 30%)
#105 out of 1269 schools in KS
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Rushton Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Roesland Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
35-39%
(Top 50% in KS)
55-59%
(Top 10% in KS)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rushton Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Shawnee Mission Public School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Roesland Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Shawnee Mission Public School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
40-44%
(Top 30% in KS)(21-22 School Year Data)
50-54%
(Top 10% in KS)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rushton Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Shawnee Mission Public School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Roesland Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Shawnee Mission Public School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
50-59%
(Top 20% in KS)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-49%
(Top 30% in KS)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rushton Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Shawnee Mission Public School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Roesland Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Shawnee Mission Public School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Rushton Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Roesland Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
3
33
Kindergarten Students
47
46
Grade 1 Students
39
48
Grade 2 Students
38
53
Grade 3 Students
40
43
Grade 4 Students
38
41
Grade 5 Students
38
45
Grade 6 Students
46
42

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Rushton Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Shawnee Mission Public School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2009-10 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Roesland Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Shawnee Mission Public School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
% Asian
6%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Rushton Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Shawnee Mission Public School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Roesland Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Shawnee Mission Public School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
26%
27%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Rushton Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Shawnee Mission Public School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Roesland Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Shawnee Mission Public School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
11%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Rushton Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Shawnee Mission Public School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Roesland Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Shawnee Mission Public School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
46%
55%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Rushton Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Shawnee Mission Public School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Roesland Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Shawnee Mission Public School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Rushton Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Shawnee Mission Public School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Roesland Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Shawnee Mission Public School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.70
0.62
This chart showcases the diversity score of Rushton Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Shawnee Mission Public School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Roesland Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Shawnee Mission Public School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
41%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Rushton Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Shawnee Mission Public School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Roesland Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Shawnee Mission Public School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Rushton Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Shawnee Mission Public School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Roesland Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Shawnee Mission Public School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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