Tomahawk Elementary School (Closed 2024)

6301 W 78th St
Overland Park, KS 66204
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 279 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Tomahawk Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 45-49% (which was higher than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

Top Rankings

Tomahawk Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
279 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (KS)
#168 out of 1269 schools
(Top 20%)
45-49%
31%
50-54%
32%
50-59%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
14%
22%
Black
5%
7%
White
72%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.46
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tomahawk Elementary School's ranking?
Tomahawk Elementary School is ranked #168 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% 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 Tomahawk Elementary School?
279 students attend Tomahawk Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Tomahawk Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tomahawk Elementary School?
Tomahawk Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Tomahawk Elementary School offer ?
Tomahawk Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Tomahawk Elementary School part of?
Tomahawk Elementary School is part of Shawnee Mission Public School District.

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