Ray Marsh Elementary

Summary:

Ray Marsh Elementary is a public elementary school in Shawnee, Kansas, serving 473 students in grades PK-6 and part of the Shawnee Mission Public School District, which is ranked 46 out of 266 districts in the state.

Ray Marsh Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Kansas, with students performing significantly better than state and district averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. The school's performance is particularly strong in certain student subgroups, such as male students, Hispanic students, and students with special needs. Additionally, Ray Marsh has a relatively low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (30.87%) and a lower student-teacher ratio than the district average.

While Mill Creek Elementary and Rhein Benninghoven Elementary also demonstrate strong academic performance, some nearby schools, such as Crestview Elementary, Nieman Elementary, and Shawanoe Elementary, have lower academic performance, indicating potential opportunities for the district to address achievement gaps and ensure all students receive a high-quality education.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 5642 Rosehill Rd
       Shawnee, KS  66216


(913) 993-3400

District: Shawnee Mission Pub School

SchoolDigger Rank:
47th of 653 Kansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,125 Help


Students who attend Ray Marsh Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Trailridge Middle
High:    Shawnee Mission Northwest High

Student/teacher ratio:  17.5 Help
Number of students:  478

Racial breakdown:

White:
73.4%
Hispanic:
12.1%
African American:
6.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  32.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Ray Marsh Elementary ranks better than 92.8% of elementary schools in Kansas. It also ranks 11th among 34 ranked elementary schools in the Shawnee Mission Pub School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 89.42. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (73.4%), Hispanic (12.1%), African American (6.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 32.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ray Marsh Elementary is 17.5, which is the highest among 34 elementary schools in the Shawnee Mission Pub School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ray Marsh Elementary is $9,125. 28 elementary schools in the Shawnee Mission Pub School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ray Marsh Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Ray Marsh Elementary 47th of 653 Kansas public elementary schools. (See Ray Marsh Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Shawnee Mission Pub School:

SchoolDigger ranks Shawnee Mission Pub School 46th of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ray Marsh Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Ray Marsh Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 43.88 383rd 585 34.5%
2007 49.67 381st 600 36.5%
2008 76.05 108th 614 82.4%
2009 67.84 208th 621 66.5%
2010 78.26 74th 630 88.3%
2011 74.29 112th 631 82.3%
2012 74.86 104th 660 84.2%
2013 80.24 54th 668 91.9%
2015 92.32 11th 678 98.4%
2016 89.16 46th 656 93.0%
2017 84.90 71st 659 89.2%
2018 84.95 65th 656 90.1%
2019 84.89 64th 667 90.4%
2021 89.38 47th 670 93.0%
2022 88.35 52nd 668 92.2%
2023 92.33 23rd 660 96.5%
2024 89.42 47th 653 92.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Ray Marsh Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 96.11 5th 306 98.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ray Marsh Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.39 93rd 512 81.8%
2019 70.13 97th 509 80.9%
2021 72.73 71st 494 85.6%
2022 80.06 45th 512 91.2%
2023 76.21 62nd 541 88.5%
2024 75.56 72nd 546 86.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Ray Marsh Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.78 98th 574 82.9%
2019 79.44 85th 591 85.6%
2021 82.11 78th 591 86.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Ray Marsh Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.64 40th 575 93.0%
2019 86.86 54th 586 90.8%
2021 91.18 38th 605 93.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Ray Marsh Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 74.17 37th 235 84.3%
2021 86.77 13th 229 94.3%
2022 86.33 14th 254 94.5%
2023 95.14 6th 245 97.6%
2024 98.83 2nd 260 99.2%
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Rank History for White students at Ray Marsh Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.61 53rd 574 90.8%
2019 86.00 47th 592 92.1%
2021 88.87 35th 587 94.0%
2022 85.90 50th 596 91.6%
2023 92.41 19th 584 96.7%
2024 87.11 39th 579 93.3%
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Data source: test scores: Kansas State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Ray Marsh Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Kansas State Department of Education

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by a citizen
Sunday, June 10, 2012

Open Quote very beautiful school. very good teacher/ student ratio. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Ray Marsh Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 356 8 4 6 0 n/a n/a 0 374
1989 363 13 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 382
1990 363 14 4 3 5 n/a n/a 0 389
1991 316 15 4 9 2 n/a n/a 0 346
1992 325 23 6 8 4 n/a n/a 0 366
1993 334 16 8 12 2 n/a n/a 0 372
1994 356 15 6 11 0 n/a n/a 0 388
1995 359 13 5 10 0 n/a n/a 0 387
1996 359 13 5 10 0 n/a n/a 0 387
1997 344 9 2 14 0 n/a n/a 0 369
1998 338 10 3 19 0 n/a n/a 0 370
1999 339 8 3 24 0 n/a n/a 0 374
2000 321 8 6 27 2 n/a n/a 0 364
2001 285 15 11 24 1 n/a n/a 0 336
2002 272 15 14 29 2 n/a n/a 0 332
2003 272 15 14 29 2 n/a n/a 0 332
2004 252 14 11 37 2 n/a n/a 0 316
2005 253 18 10 36 5 n/a n/a 5 327
2006 234 19 14 27 7 n/a n/a 10 311
2007 387 22 11 27 11 n/a n/a 9 467
2008 400 24 10 37 6 n/a n/a 16 493
2009 419 17 10 35 7 n/a n/a 20 508
2010 427 16 11 38 1 1 22 0 516
2011 425 14 11 45 1 1 29 0 526
2012 426 16 12 54 2 1 25 0 536
2013 397 24 12 61 3 1 24 0 522
2014 387 16 12 63 2 1 30 0 511
2015 391 19 11 49 2 1 32 0 505
2016 398 20 9 57 2 1 37 0 524
2017 402 27 8 65 1 1 44 0 548
2018 406 20 9 64 1 1 39 0 540
2019 392 21 14 79 1 0 34 0 541
2020 392 15 14 79 1 0 31 0 532
2021 341 19 13 65 0 0 29 0 467
2022 339 24 12 71 0 0 25 0 471
2023 346 26 11 59 0 0 31 0 473
2024 351 31 12 58 0 0 26 0 478

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ray Marsh Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 374 21.0 17.8 0
1989 382 21.0 18.1 n/a
1990 389 24.0 16.2 0
1991 346 23.0 15.0 n/a
1992 366 25.0 14.6 15
1993 372 26.0 14.3 9.4
1994 388 23.8 16.3 8.8
1995 387 23.1 16.8 14.7
1996 387 23.1 16.8 14.7
1997 369 23.8 15.5 15.2
1998 370 25.3 14.6 14.1
1999 374 25.3 14.8 14.2
2000 364 25.7 14.2 14.3
2001 336 24.2 13.9 13.1
2002 332 20.5 16.2 17.2
2003 332 20.5 16.2 17.2
2004 316 24.0 13.2 21.5
2005 327 20.0 16.4 27.3
2006 311 20.0 15.6 23.6
2007 467 30.4 15.4 18.1
2008 493 31.1 15.9 18
2009 508 31.0 16.4 21.9
2010 516 30.7 16.8 22.3
2011 526 30.2 17.4 24.3
2012 536 30.3 17.6 27.4
2013 522 30.2 17.2 31
2014 511 30.9 16.5 30.3
2015 505 30.0 16.8 25.5
2016 524 29.0 18.0 25.2
2017 548 31.9 17.1 25.4
2018 540 30.9 17.4 21.1
2019 541 32.4 16.6 22.2
2020 532 31.7 16.7 23.1
2021 467 27.3 17.1 22.3
2022 471 28.2 16.7 22.9
2023 473 28.2 16.7 30.9
2024 478 27.2 17.5 32.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Ray Marsh Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 374 21.0 17.8 0
1989 382 21.0 18.1 n/a
1990 389 24.0 16.2 0
1991 346 23.0 15.0 n/a
1992 366 25.0 14.6 15
1993 372 26.0 14.3 9.4
1994 388 23.8 16.3 8.8
1995 387 23.1 16.8 14.7
1996 387 23.1 16.8 14.7
1997 369 23.8 15.5 15.2
1998 370 25.3 14.6 14.1
1999 374 25.3 14.8 14.2
2000 364 25.7 14.2 14.3
2001 336 24.2 13.9 13.1
2002 332 20.5 16.2 17.2
2003 332 20.5 16.2 17.2
2004 316 24.0 13.2 21.5
2005 327 20.0 16.4 27.3
2006 311 20.0 15.6 23.6
2007 467 30.4 15.4 18.1
2008 493 31.1 15.9 18
2009 508 31.0 16.4 21.9
2010 516 30.7 16.8 22.3
2011 526 30.2 17.4 24.3
2012 536 30.3 17.6 27.4
2013 522 30.2 17.2 31
2014 511 30.9 16.5 30.3
2015 505 30.0 16.8 25.5
2016 524 29.0 18.0 25.2
2017 548 31.9 17.1 25.4
2018 540 30.9 17.4 21.1
2019 541 32.4 16.6 22.2
2020 532 31.7 16.7 23.1
2021 467 27.3 17.1 22.3
2022 471 28.2 16.7 22.9
2023 473 28.2 16.7 30.9
2024 478 27.2 17.5 32.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Ray Marsh Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $376 (4.1%) $8,749 (95.9%) $9,125

Data source: Kansas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ray Marsh Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 64th of 667 Elementary schoolsRanks 23rd of 660 Elementary schools
 6.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ray Marsh Elementary)55.143.9
 11.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Shawnee Mission Pub School)55.248.8
 6.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)40.638.1
 2.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ray Marsh Elementary)66.777.3
 10.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Shawnee Mission Pub School)60.761.2
 0.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Kansas)50.350.4
 0.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ray Marsh Elementary)68.175
 6.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Shawnee Mission Pub School)57.255.7
 1.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)47.642.8
 4.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ray Marsh Elementary)7577.8
 2.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Shawnee Mission Pub School)46.251.9
 5.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)36.137.6
 1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ray Marsh Elementary)5861.8
 3.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Shawnee Mission Pub School)55.753.3
 2.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)43.539.6
 4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Ray Marsh Elementary)42.772
 29.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Shawnee Mission Pub School)44.642.6
 2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)31.931.3
 0.6%
5th Grade Science (Ray Marsh Elementary)52.470.6
 18.2%
   5th Grade Science (Shawnee Mission Pub School)54.250.5
 3.7%
   5th Grade Science (Kansas)43.142.1
 1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Ray Marsh Elementary)63.869
 5.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Shawnee Mission Pub School)53.551.6
 1.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)38.433.7
 4.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Ray Marsh Elementary)71.373.2
 2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Shawnee Mission Pub School)5051.2
 1.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)31.929.9
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students541473
 12.6%
African American2126
 23.8%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian1411
 21.4%
Hispanic7959
 25.3%
Pacific Islander00
White392346
 11.7%
Two or More Races3431
 8.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients22.2%30.9%
 8.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Ray Marsh Elementary

In the 2023-24 school year, 478 students attended Ray Marsh Elementary.

Yes. Ray Marsh Elementary ranks in the top 7.2% of Kansas elementary schools.

Students who attend Ray Marsh Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Trailridge Middle
High : Shawnee Mission Northwest High

Students at Ray Marsh Elementary are 73% White, 12% Hispanic, 6% African American, 5% Two or more races, 3% Asian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kansas State Department of Education.

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