- Enrollment
- 1,737
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Shawnee Mission, KS
Ray Marsh Elem
Federal NCES profile for Ray Marsh Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 201164001539
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ray Marsh Elem earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Kansas schools.
- #16 of 33
- schools in Shawnee Mission · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.4:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 24.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Ray Marsh Elem has class sizes larger than 84% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ray Marsh Elem ranks #16 of 33 schools in Shawnee Mission, KS.
School address
District: Shawnee Mission Pub Sch · Kansas
NCES ID 201164001539 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Ray Marsh Elem held near 478 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.2 → 27.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 201164001539 · Shawnee Mission, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
458 enr · 16.4:1 · 24.1% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Shawnee Mission East High (1,737 students)
Ray Marsh Elem held near 478 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.2 → 27.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Ray Marsh 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 458
Ray Marsh Elem
458 students
What this shows Ray Marsh Elem reports 458 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ray Marsh Elem compares
Ray Marsh 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 | 16.4:1 | ▲ 19% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.1% | ▼ 44% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 458 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
458
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 84% in Kansas - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
10
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.0%
Hispanic or Latino 14.0%
African American 5.9%
Two or More 3.7%
Asian 2.4%
Largest group: White at 74.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.7, Ray Marsh 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 Ray Marsh Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shawnee Mission East High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shawnee Mission Northwest High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shawnee Mission West High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shawnee Mission South High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shawnee Mission North High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ray Marsh 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
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Corinth Elem
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Brookridge Elem
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Shawanoe Elem
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Apache Elem
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Mill Creek Elem
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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 (~458 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ray Marsh Elem
How many students attend Ray Marsh Elem?
Ray Marsh Elem has 458 students enrolled. It is a public school in Shawnee Mission, KS. CCD year-over-year: 473 (2022-23) → 478 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ray Marsh Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Ray Marsh Elem is 16.4:1, which is 19% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ray Marsh Elem?
24.1% of students at Ray Marsh Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ray Marsh Elem?
The largest demographic group at Ray Marsh Elem is White at 74.0% of enrollment, in Shawnee Mission, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ray Marsh Elem?
Ray Marsh Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (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 Ray Marsh Elem rank among schools in Shawnee Mission?
By Resource Investment Index, Ray Marsh Elem ranks #16 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 Ray Marsh 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.