- Enrollment
- 1,737
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Shawnee Mission, KS
Shawanoe Elem
Federal NCES profile for Shawanoe Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 201164001537
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shawanoe Elem earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Kansas schools.
- #30 of 33
- schools in Shawnee Mission · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.1:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 76.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Shawanoe Elem has class sizes larger than 82% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shawanoe Elem ranks #30 of 33 schools in Shawnee Mission, KS.
School address
District: Shawnee Mission Pub Sch · Kansas
NCES ID 201164001537 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Shawanoe Elem held near 502 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 33.1 → 33.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 201164001537 · Shawnee Mission, KS Other · MID · TRAD
530 enr · 16.1:1 · 76.2% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Shawnee Mission East High (1,737 students)
Shawanoe Elem held near 502 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE held 33.1 → 33.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Shawanoe 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 530
Shawanoe Elem
530 students
What this shows Shawanoe Elem reports 530 students on the CCD universe file.
How Shawanoe Elem compares
Shawanoe 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 | 16.1:1 | ▲ 17% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.2% | ▲ 78% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 530 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
530
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 78% above the Kansas average of 42.7%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 82% in Kansas - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
27
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 61.7%
African American 14.3%
White 13.8%
Two or More 5.5%
Asian 4.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 61.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.5, Shawanoe 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 Shawanoe 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 | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shawnee Mission West High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shawnee Mission South High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shawnee Mission North High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Shawanoe 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.
Briarwood Elem
Standard public school
674 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Corinth Elem
Standard public school
576 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Brookridge Elem
Standard public school
548 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Apache Elem
Standard public school
526 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Mill Creek Elem
Standard public school
495 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Belinder Elem
Standard public school
489 students 16.9:1 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 (~530 students)
Frequently asked questions about Shawanoe Elem
How many students attend Shawanoe Elem?
Shawanoe Elem has 530 students enrolled. It is a public school in Shawnee Mission, KS. CCD year-over-year: 483 (2022-23) → 502 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shawanoe Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Shawanoe Elem is 16.1:1, which is 17% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Shawanoe Elem?
76.2% of students at Shawanoe Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shawanoe Elem?
The largest demographic group at Shawanoe Elem is Hispanic or Latino at 61.7% of enrollment, in Shawnee Mission, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shawanoe Elem?
Shawanoe Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical 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 Shawanoe Elem rank among schools in Shawnee Mission?
By Resource Investment Index, Shawanoe Elem ranks #30 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 Shawanoe 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.