Rushton Elementary School
Tel:
(913)993-4900
- Rushton Elementary School serves 361 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 33%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Rushton Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Kansas state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 36%.
Top Placements
Rushton Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Rushton Elementary School's student population of 361 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 361 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Rushton Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,265 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has decreased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Rushton Elementary School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KS) |
| Overall School Rank | #348 out of 1265 schools (Top 30%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 33% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 9% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 21% | 20% |
| Black | 8% | 7% |
| White | 54% | 64% |
| Two or more races | 8% | 5% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.65 | 0.54 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 33% | 38% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 12% | 10% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Shawnee Mission Pub School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, KS Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school and middle school to Rushton Elementary School is Shawnee Mission North High School (1.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Roesland Elementary School (1.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Mission Roesland Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 362 students
1.2 miles
4900 Parish Dr
Mission, KS 66205
(913)993-4700 1.2 PK-6 362 - Mission Shawnee Mission North High School Grades: 7-12 | 1,525 student
1.2 miles
7401 Johnson Drive
Mission, KS 66202
(913)993-6900 1.2 7-12 1,525 - Kansas City Thomas A Edison Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 335 students
1.4 miles
1000 Locust Street
Kansas City, KS 66103
(913)627-4900 1.4 PK-5 335 - Mission Highlands Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 326 students
1.5 miles
6200 Roe
Mission, KS 66205
(913)993-3300 1.5 PK-6 326 - Mission Crestview Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 386 students
1.7 miles
6101 Craig St.
Mission, KS 66202
(913)993-3000 1.7 PK-6 386
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