- Enrollment
- 1,737
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Shawnee Mission, KS
Broken Arrow Elem
Federal NCES profile for Broken Arrow Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 201164001682
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Broken Arrow Elem earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kansas schools.
- #20 of 33
- schools in Shawnee Mission · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 44.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Broken Arrow Elem has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Broken Arrow Elem ranks #20 of 33 schools in Shawnee Mission, KS.
School address
District: Shawnee Mission Pub Sch · Kansas
NCES ID 201164001682 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Broken Arrow Elem held near 364 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.1 → 31.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 201164001682 · Shawnee Mission, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
382 enr · 13.2:1 · 44.2% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Shawnee Mission East High (1,737 students)
Broken Arrow Elem held near 364 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.1 → 31.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Broken Arrow Elem in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Shawnee Missio
Shawnee Mission East High
1,737 students
- Shawnee Missio
Shawnee Mission Northwest High
1,599 students
- Shawnee Missio
Shawnee Mission West High
1,599 students
- Shawnee Missio
Shawnee Mission South High
1,574 students
- Shawnee Missio
Shawnee Mission North High
1,502 students
- This school 382
Broken Arrow Elem
382 students
What this shows Broken Arrow Elem reports 382 students on the CCD universe file.
How Broken Arrow Elem compares
Broken Arrow Elem held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▼ 4% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.2% | ▲ 4% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 382 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
382
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% above the Kansas average of 42.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 49% in Kansas - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,247
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 45.0%
African American 19.9%
Hispanic or Latino 19.4%
Two or More 8.6%
Asian 6.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 45.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.9, Broken Arrow Elem is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Shawnee Mission Pub Sch reports $12,247 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Broken Arrow Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shawnee Mission East High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shawnee Mission Northwest High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shawnee Mission West High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shawnee Mission South High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shawnee Mission North High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Broken Arrow Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,599
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,599
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,574
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,502
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in Shawnee Mission
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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Corinth Elem
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576 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Brookridge Elem
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548 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Shawanoe Elem
Standard public school
530 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Apache Elem
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526 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Mill Creek Elem
Standard public school
495 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~382 students)
Frequently asked questions about Broken Arrow Elem
How many students attend Broken Arrow Elem?
Broken Arrow Elem has 382 students enrolled. It is a public school in Shawnee Mission, KS. CCD year-over-year: 355 (2022-23) → 364 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Broken Arrow Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Broken Arrow Elem is 13.2:1, which is 4% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Broken Arrow Elem?
44.2% of students at Broken Arrow Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Broken Arrow Elem?
The largest demographic group at Broken Arrow Elem is White at 45.0% of enrollment, in Shawnee Mission, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Broken Arrow Elem?
Broken Arrow Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Broken Arrow Elem rank among schools in Shawnee Mission?
By Resource Investment Index, Broken Arrow Elem ranks #20 of 33 schools in Shawnee Mission, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Shawnee Mission on the city page.
What other schools are in Shawnee Mission Pub Sch?
Besides Broken Arrow Elem, Shawnee Mission Pub Sch also operates Shawnee Mission East High (1,737 students), Shawnee Mission Northwest High (1,599 students), and Shawnee Mission West High (1,599 students). See the Shawnee Mission Pub Sch district page for the complete list.