Serving 400 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Pawnee Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 400 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pawnee Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Pawnee Elementary School's student population of 400 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
400 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Rankings
Pawnee Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pawnee Elementary School is 0.66, which is more 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
#471 out of 1280 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
25%
22%
Black
11%
7%
White
51%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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 Pawnee Elementary School's ranking?
Pawnee Elementary School is ranked #471 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Pawnee Elementary School often compared to?
Pawnee Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Overland Park Elementary School, Comanche Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Pawnee Elementary School?
400 students attend Pawnee Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Pawnee Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pawnee Elementary School?
Pawnee Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pawnee Elementary School offer ?
Pawnee Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pawnee Elementary School part of?
Pawnee Elementary School is part of Shawnee Mission Pub School District.
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