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Shawnee Mission Pub Sch

Kansas · Public School District
45
Schools
26,422
Students
$16,015
Per-Pupil Spend
+12% nat'l
38.9%
Free Lunch Rate
-13pp vs nat'l
89.7%
Graduation Rate
+3.2pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Shawnee Mission Pub Sch is a public school district in Kansas serving 26,422 students across 45 schools. It includes 34 elementary, 5 middle, 5 high schools. Its graduation rate of 89.7% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $16,015 is above average for a US public school district. 39% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 49/100.

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All Schools (45)
Elementary Schools34 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Apache ElemPK–06526
Belinder ElemPK–06448
Bluejacket-FlintPK–06413
Briarwood ElemPK–06660
Broken Arrow ElemPK–06355
Brookridge ElemPK–06549
Brookwood ElemPK–06460
Christa McAuliffe ElemPK–06423
Comanche ElemPK–06381
Corinth ElemPK–06564
Crestview ElemPK–06392
East Antioch ElemPK–06300
Highlands ElemPK–06373
John Diemer ElemPK–06401
Lenexa Hills ElementaryPK–06312
Merriam Park ElementaryPK–06431
Mill Creek ElemPK–06475
Nieman ElemPK–06450
Oak Park-Carpenter ElementaryPK–06503
Overland Park ElemPK–06401
Pawnee ElemPK–06392
Prairie ElemPK–06449
Ray Marsh ElemPK–06473
Rhein Benninghoven ElemPK–06453
Rising Star ElemPK–06469
Roesland ElemPK–06358
Rosehill ElemPK–06492
Rushton ElemPK–06298
Santa Fe Trail ElemPK–06313
Shawanoe ElemPK–06483
Sunflower ElemPK–06370
Tomahawk ElemPK–06290
Trailwood ElemPK–06444
Westwood View ElemPK–06308
Middle Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Hocker Grove Middle07–08747
Indian Hills Middle07–08850
Indian Woods Middle07–08756
Trailridge Middle07–08701
Westridge Middle07–08811
High Schools5 schools
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Project FinishUG–UG31
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$16,015+12% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
54%
38%
State
54.4%
Local (property tax)
37.7%
Federal
7.9%

Funding is shared between state (54%) and local sources (38%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
45
Schools
26,422
Students
39%
Free Lunch
$16K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate89.7%
Opportunity Score49/100
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
89.7% graduation rate — 3.2 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Range of school options
With 45 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Shawnee Mission Pub Sch?
Shawnee Mission Pub Sch has 45 public schools, serving a total of 26,422 students.
What is the graduation rate for Shawnee Mission Pub Sch?
The graduation rate is 89.7%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Shawnee Mission Pub Sch spend per student?
Shawnee Mission Pub Sch spends $16,015 per pupil — 12% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Shawnee Mission Pub Sch?
39% of students in Shawnee Mission Pub Sch qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Shawnee Mission Pub Sch?
No, Shawnee Mission Pub Sch does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Shawnee Mission Pub Sch serve?
Shawnee Mission Pub Sch serves grades PK through UG, covering elementary level.
What is the opportunity score for Shawnee Mission Pub Sch?
The median opportunity score across schools in Shawnee Mission Pub Sch is 49/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.