Serving 463 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Belinder Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 463 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 66% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Belinder Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Belinder Elementary School's student population of 463 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
463 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Rankings
Belinder Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Belinder Elementary School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#31 out of 1280 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
8%
22%
Black
1%
7%
White
84%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Belinder Elementary School's ranking?
Belinder Elementary School is ranked #31 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Belinder Elementary School often compared to?
Belinder Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Broken Arrow Elementary School, Prairie Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Belinder Elementary School?
463 students attend Belinder Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Belinder Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Belinder Elementary School?
Belinder Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Belinder Elementary School offer ?
Belinder Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Belinder Elementary School part of?
Belinder Elementary School is part of Shawnee Mission Pub School District.
In what neighborhood is Belinder Elementary School located?
Belinder Elementary School is located in the Meadow Lake neighborhood of Prairie Village, KS.
School Reviews
2 1/6/2020
The school is great if you make mid-six figures a year. If you are lower income or if your child has autism, then you get treated like trash. Glad we were only there for two years.
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