Enrollment
336
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 201164001555
Rushton Elem — Shawnee Mission, KS
Federal NCES profile for Rushton Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 59/100.
👥 Class size 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 66
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Shawnee Mission Pub Sch · Kansas
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 14.4:1 Kansas avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.3%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
-10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rushton Elem compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Rushton Elem reports 336 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 20.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 3% above the Kansas state mean of 14.4:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 6% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 38.3% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 10% below the Kansas average and 26% below the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 13.7% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Shawnee Mission Pub Sch spends $15,904 per pupil district-wide, below the Kansas average of $17,342 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 37.7% from local sources (property taxes), 54.4% from the state, and 7.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (C), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Rushton Elem compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Kansas state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.3% | ▼ 10% | 42.7% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 336 | top 58% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
38.3%
free-lunch eligible
— 10% 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
14.9:1
students per teacher
— 3% above state mean
Top 70% in Kansas — lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
13.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$15,904
per pupil, district-wide
— below Kansas avg of $17,342
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 336 Top 58% in Kansas — larger than 42% of 1,354 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 20.0
Students per teacher 14.9:1 +3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 38.3% -10% vs state
NCES ID 201164001555
Student demographics
White 45.2%
Hispanic or Latino 27.7%
Two or More 11.3%
African American 9.8%
Asian 5.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 45.2% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 13.7%
In-school suspensions 20
Out-of-school suspensions 13
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Shawnee Mission Pub Sch, which includes Rushton Elem.
$15,904
Per student
-8%
vs Kansas
Avg $17,342
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 37.7%
State 54.4%
Federal 7.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,737
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Enrollment
- 1,599
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Enrollment
- 1,599
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Enrollment
- 1,574
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Enrollment
- 1,502
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Rushton Elem
How many students attend Rushton Elem?
Rushton Elem has 336 students enrolled. It is a other school in Shawnee Mission, KS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rushton Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Rushton Elem is 14.9:1, which is 3% higher than the Kansas average of 14.4:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rushton Elem?
38.3% of students at Rushton Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rushton Elem?
The largest demographic group at Rushton Elem is White at 45.2%. The school serves a diverse student body in Shawnee Mission, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rushton Elem?
Rushton Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (C) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.