Santa Fe Trail Elementary School

7100 Lamar Ave
Overland Park, KS 66204
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 310 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Santa Fe Trail 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 12:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% 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: 310 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : Top 10% in KS
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Santa Fe Trail Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Santa Fe Trail Elementary School's student population of 310 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
310 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Year Founded
1953

School Rankings

Santa Fe Trail 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 Santa Fe Trail Elementary School is 0.46, 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.
This School
State Level (KS)
#105 out of 1269 schools
(Top 10%)
55-59%
31%
50-54%
32%
60-69%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
13%
23%
Black
5%
7%
White
72%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.46
(22-23)
12.6%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Santa Fe Trail Elementary School's ranking?
Santa Fe Trail Elementary School is ranked #105 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Kansas.
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 Santa Fe Trail Elementary School?
310 students attend Santa Fe Trail Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Santa Fe Trail Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Santa Fe Trail Elementary School?
Santa Fe Trail Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Santa Fe Trail Elementary School offer ?
Santa Fe Trail Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Santa Fe Trail Elementary School part of?
Santa Fe Trail Elementary School is part of Shawnee Mission Pub School District.
In what neighborhood is Santa Fe Trail Elementary School located?
Santa Fe Trail Elementary School is located in the Maple Crest neighborhood of Overland Park, KS.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 310 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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