How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Shawnee Mission South High | Sunflower Elem |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Shawnee Mission, KS | Shawnee Mission, KS |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | other |
| Enrollment | 1,574 | 390 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.7:1 | 11.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 27.7% | 24.9% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Shawnee Mission South High | Sunflower Elem |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $15,904 | $15,904 |
| District | Shawnee Mission Pub Sch | Shawnee Mission Pub Sch |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Shawnee Mission South High | Sunflower Elem |
|---|---|---|
| White | 62.1% | 61.0% |
| African American | 8.3% | 9.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21.3% | 16.4% |
| Asian | 2.7% | 3.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 5.1% | 8.7% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Shawnee Mission South High | Sunflower Elem |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 23 | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 314.8:1 | — |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 30.4% | 12.3% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 40 | 14 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.