- Enrollment
- 1,737
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lenexa, KS
Lenexa Hills Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lenexa Hills Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 201164002106
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lenexa Hills Elementary earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Lenexa · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.2:1
- students per teacher
- 30.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Lenexa Hills Elementary has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lenexa Hills Elementary ranks #1 of 3 schools in Lenexa, KS.
School address
District: Shawnee Mission Pub Sch · Kansas
NCES ID 201164002106 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Lenexa Hills Elementary held near 311 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 24.1 → 22.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 201164002106 · Lenexa, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
292 enr · 12.2:1 · 30.8% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Shawnee Mission East High (1,737 students)
Lenexa Hills Elementary held near 311 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 24.1 → 22.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Lenexa Hills Elementary 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 292
Lenexa Hills Elementary
292 students
What this shows Lenexa Hills Elementary reports 292 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lenexa Hills Elementary compares
Lenexa Hills Elementary 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 | 12.2:1 | ▼ 12% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.8% | ▼ 28% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 292 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
292
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% below the Kansas average of 42.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 33% in Kansas - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.8%
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
6
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.3%
Hispanic or Latino 15.4%
African American 9.9%
Two or More 8.6%
Asian 4.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 61.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.1, Lenexa Hills Elementary 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 Lenexa Hills Elementary 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shawnee Mission West High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shawnee Mission South High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shawnee Mission North High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lenexa Hills Elementary'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 Lenexa
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~292 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Lenexa Hills Elementary
How many students attend Lenexa Hills Elementary?
Lenexa Hills Elementary has 292 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lenexa, KS. CCD year-over-year: 312 (2022-23) → 311 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lenexa Hills Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lenexa Hills Elementary is 12.2:1, which is 12% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 22% 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 Lenexa Hills Elementary?
30.8% of students at Lenexa Hills Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lenexa Hills Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Lenexa Hills Elementary is White at 61.3% of enrollment, in Lenexa, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lenexa Hills Elementary?
Lenexa Hills Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (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 Lenexa Hills Elementary rank among schools in Lenexa?
By Resource Investment Index, Lenexa Hills Elementary ranks #1 of 3 schools in Lenexa, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Shawnee Mission Pub Sch?
Besides Lenexa Hills Elementary, 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.