Shawnee Heights Elementary School
Shawnee Heights Elementary School serves 420 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Shawnee Heights 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 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 28%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 420 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Shawnee Heights Elementary School's student population of 420 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
420 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Shawnee Heights Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,264 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Shawnee Heights Elementary School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#375 out of 1264 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
17%
20%
Black
4%
7%
White
70%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% KS state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% KS state average).
How many students attend Shawnee Heights Elementary School?
420 students attend Shawnee Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Shawnee Heights Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shawnee Heights Elementary School?
Shawnee Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Shawnee Heights Elementary School offer ?
Shawnee Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Shawnee Heights Elementary School part of?
Shawnee Heights Elementary School is part of Shawnee Heights School District.
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