Serving 530 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Shawanoe Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 530 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Shawanoe Elementary serves the west part of Overland Park, KS, covering an area of approximately 0.9 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 1.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Shawanoe Elementary School's student population of 530 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
530 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Year Founded
1960
School Calendar
School Rankings
Shawanoe Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shawanoe Elementary School is 0.58, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#937 out of 1269 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
62%
23%
Black
14%
7%
White
14%
60%
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.5%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shawanoe Elementary School's ranking?
Shawanoe Elementary School is ranked #937 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Shawanoe Elementary School?
530 students attend Shawanoe Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Shawanoe Elementary School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 14% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Shawanoe Elementary School?
Shawanoe Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Shawanoe Elementary School offer ?
Shawanoe Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Shawanoe Elementary School part of?
Shawanoe Elementary School is part of Shawnee Mission Pub School District.
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