Serving 458 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Ray Marsh Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (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 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 458 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 75% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Ray Marsh Elementary serves the northwest part of Shawnee, KS, covering an area of approximately 4 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 1.4 miles to the school's edge and a furthest boundary of 2.9 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ray Marsh Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Ray Marsh Elementary School's student population of 458 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
458 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Ray Marsh is a student-centered learning environment focused on continuous growth by creating a community of respect, responsibility, and safety.
School Rankings
Ray Marsh Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ray Marsh Elementary School is 0.43, which is less 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
#34 out of 1269 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
14%
23%
Black
6%
7%
White
74%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.4%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ray Marsh Elementary School's ranking?
Ray Marsh Elementary School is ranked #34 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Ray Marsh Elementary School often compared to?
Ray Marsh Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Belinder Elementary School, Corinth Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Ray Marsh Elementary School?
458 students attend Ray Marsh Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Ray Marsh Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ray Marsh Elementary School?
Ray Marsh Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ray Marsh Elementary School offer ?
Ray Marsh Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ray Marsh Elementary School part of?
Ray Marsh Elementary School is part of Shawnee Mission Pub School District.
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