Serving 336 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 15:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% 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: 336 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Rushton Elementary serves the northeast part of Mission, KS, covering an area of approximately 2 square miles. Families within this zone can typically reach the school within 5 to 10 minutes, with an average distance of 0.9 miles to the edge of the attendance area.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rushton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Rushton Elementary School's student population of 336 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
336 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Year Founded
1954
School Rankings
Rushton 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 Rushton Elementary School is 0.70, 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
#367 out of 1269 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
32%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2004–2025. View full 27-year historical data
Asian
5%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Hispanic
28%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
10%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
45%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
11%
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)16.1%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
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 Rushton Elementary School's ranking?
Rushton Elementary School is ranked #367 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Rushton Elementary School often compared to?
Rushton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Prairie Elementary School, Roesland Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Rushton Elementary School?
336 students attend Rushton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Rushton Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rushton Elementary School?
Rushton Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Rushton Elementary School offer ?
Rushton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Rushton Elementary School part of?
Rushton Elementary School is part of Shawnee Mission Pub School District.
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