Shawnee Mission Pub Sch

Shawnee Mission, Kansas — 45 schools

26,618
Total Enrollment
45
Schools
$15,904
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Shawnee Mission Pub Sch operates 45 public schools serving 26,618 students, placing it in the mid-size range in Kansas. The school portfolio breaks down into 34 other, 6 high, 5 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 26,330 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Johnson County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $15,904 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 37.7% local, 54.4% state, and 7.9% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $79,390 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 30/100, ranked #215 of 252 in Kansas against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 5 of 45 schools offering Advanced Placement (105 AP courses district-wide), a 433.9:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 17.2% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 60.1% White, 22.3% Hispanic or Latino, 8.0% African American across the district's schools.

Shawnee Mission Pub Sch school enrollment varies 62× across entities

Shawnee Mission Pub Sch school enrollment ranges from 28 students (lowest) to 1,737 students (highest), a spread of 1,709 students. That ratio is among the widest observed and reflects extreme enrollment heterogeneity — the district operates both small specialty programs and large comprehensive campuses inside a single budgeting unit. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Shawnee Mission Pub Sch student-counselor ratio is 434:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Shawnee Mission Pub Sch chronic absenteeism rate is 17.2% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Shawnee Mission Pub Sch is typically wider than the Shawnee Mission Pub Sch-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

7.9%
Federal
54.4%
State
37.7%
Local

Funding Equity

30
Equity Score
215 / 252
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Johnson County county, where this district is located.

$1,095
Studio/mo
$1,197
1 BR/mo
$1,358
2 BR/mo
$1,769
3 BR/mo
$2,103
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$79,390
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 45 schools in Shawnee Mission Pub Sch.

White 60.1%
Hispanic or Latino 22.3%
African American 8.0%
Asian 2.4%
Multiracial 6.8%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

5 / 45
Schools with AP
105 AP courses total
433.9:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
17.2%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Shawnee Mission Pub Sch

School Enrollment
Shawnee Mission East High
1,737
Shawnee Mission Northwest High
1,599
Shawnee Mission West High
1,599
Shawnee Mission South High
1,574
Shawnee Mission North High
1,502
Indian Hills Middle
879
Indian Woods Middle
809
Westridge Middle
761
Trailridge Middle
752
Hocker Grove Middle
714
Briarwood Elem
674
Corinth Elem
576
Brookridge Elem
548
Shawanoe Elem
530
Apache Elem
526
Mill Creek Elem
495
Belinder Elem
489
Oak Park-Carpenter Elementary
480
Rosehill Elem
477
Rising Star Elem
473
Brookwood Elem
466
Ray Marsh Elem
458
Nieman Elem
456
Prairie Elem
446
Trailwood Elem
429
John Diemer Elem
427
Rhein Benninghoven Elem
423
Merriam Park Elementary
415
Christa Mcauliffe Elem
400
Bluejacket-Flint
395
Overland Park Elem
391
Sunflower Elem
390
Broken Arrow Elem
382
Crestview Elem
374
Pawnee Elem
374
Comanche Elem
369
Roesland Elem
350
Highlands Elem
345
Rushton Elem
336
Westwood View Elem
321
Santa Fe Trail Elem
310
Lenexa Hills Elementary
292
East Antioch Elem
282
Tomahawk Elem
277
Project Finish
28

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Shawnee Mission Pub Sch?

Shawnee Mission Pub Sch has 45 schools, including 6 high, 5 middle, 34 other. Total enrollment is 26,618 students.

How much does Shawnee Mission Pub Sch spend per student?

Shawnee Mission Pub Sch spends $15,904 per student. The district has an equity score of 30/100, ranking #215 in Kansas.

What is the average teacher salary in Shawnee Mission Pub Sch?

The average teacher salary in Shawnee Mission Pub Sch is $79,390 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Shawnee Mission Pub Sch?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Johnson County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Shawnee Mission Pub Sch?

Shawnee Mission Pub Sch students are 60.1% White, 22.3% Hispanic or Latino, 8.0% African American, 2.4% Asian, averaged across 45 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Shawnee Mission Pub Sch?

Shawnee Mission Pub Sch has an equity score of 30/100, ranking #215 out of 252 districts in Kansas. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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