Roesland Elementary School

4900 Parish Dr
Mission, KS 66205
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
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).

Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 351 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : Top 10% in KS
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 10%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Roesland Elementary School's student population of 351 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
351 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
First Day of School
Sat. Aug 30, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Motto
Proud Panthers are peaceful, responsible, respectful, and safe.
School Mascot
Panthers

School Rankings

Roesland Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Roesland Elementary School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (KS)
#105 out of 1269 schools
(Top 10%)
55-59%
31%
50-54%
32%
40-49%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
27%
22%
Black
9%
7%
White
55%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.62
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Panthers
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Roesland Elementary School's ranking?
Roesland Elementary School is ranked #105 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Roesland Elementary School often compared to?
Roesland Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Westwood View Elementary School, Rushton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Roesland Elementary School?
351 students attend Roesland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Roesland Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Roesland Elementary School?
Roesland Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Roesland Elementary School offer ?
Roesland Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Roesland Elementary School part of?
Roesland Elementary School is part of Shawnee Mission Pub School District.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 351 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 10%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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