Somerset Elementary School serves 278 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 11% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
278 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
4%
22%
Black
4%
7%
White
89%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Somerset Elementary School?
278 students attend Somerset Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Somerset Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Somerset Elementary School?
Somerset Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Somerset Elementary School offer ?
Somerset Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Somerset Elementary School part of?
Somerset Elementary School is part of Shawnee Mission Public School District.
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