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Pawnee Elementary

Summary:

Pawnee Elementary is a public elementary school located in Overland Park, Kansas, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 392 students. It is part of the Shawnee Mission Public School District, which is ranked 46 out of 266 districts in Kansas and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Pawnee Elementary's academic performance on the Kansas Assessment Program (KAP) tests is generally below the district and state averages across all grades and subjects. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts (ELA) was 44.53% at Pawnee, compared to 45.71% for the district and 33.55% for the state. In Mathematics, the proficiency rate at Pawnee was 31.4%, while the district and state averages were 43.99% and 31.6%, respectively. Pawnee's performance has been relatively consistent over the past few years, with its statewide ranking fluctuating between 252 and 464 out of 660-670 Kansas elementary schools. The school's diverse student population also shows significant performance gaps, with White students performing relatively well, but Hispanic students, English Language Learners, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds struggling.

Pawnee Elementary's academic performance is generally lower than the nearby Briarwood Elementary and Oak Park-Carpenter Elementary, which consistently rank among the top 30 elementary schools in Kansas. Schools with higher socioeconomic status, such as Briarwood and Tomahawk Elementary, tend to have significantly higher academic achievement across all grades and subjects. Addressing the unique challenges faced by Pawnee Elementary, such as its high percentage of economically disadvantaged students and underperforming subgroups, through targeted interventions and collaboration with the district and other high-performing schools could help improve student outcomes at the school.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 9501 W 91st St
       Overland Park, KS  66212

(913) 993-4300

District: Shawnee Mission Pub School

SchoolDigger Rank:
323rd of 653 Kansas Elementary Schools


Students who attend Pawnee Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Westridge Middle
High:    Shawnee Mission West High

Student/teacher ratio:  13.9 Help
Number of students:  392

Racial breakdown:

White:
51.8%
Hispanic:
23.2%
African American:
15.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  48.7% Help


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Compare Details Pawnee Elementary ranks better than 50.5% of elementary schools in Kansas. (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Pawnee Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Pawnee Elementary 323rd of 653 Kansas public elementary schools. (See Pawnee 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 Pawnee Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Pawnee Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 60.54 267th 585 54.4%
2007 42.37 435th 600 27.5%
2008 35.42 473rd 614 23.0%
2009 37.16 490th 621 21.1%
2010 39.39 469th 630 25.6%
2011 34.63 506th 631 19.8%
2012 46.53 461st 660 30.2%
2013 57.68 359th 668 46.3%
2015 52.44 325th 678 52.1%
2016 59.02 250th 656 61.9%
2017 56.47 283rd 659 57.1%
2018 48.00 354th 656 46.0%
2019 33.54 464th 667 30.4%
2021 41.79 401st 670 40.1%
2022 51.56 323rd 668 51.6%
2023 57.82 252nd 660 61.8%
2024 50.26 323rd 653 50.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Pawnee Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.53 56th 129 56.6%
2024 21.65 122nd 124 1.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pawnee Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.08 174th 512 66.0%
2019 47.10 276th 509 45.8%
2021 48.65 253rd 494 48.8%
2022 58.01 172nd 512 66.4%
2023 48.41 265th 541 51.0%
2024 29.15 436th 546 20.1%
See the entire list of Best Kansas Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Pawnee Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.71 280th 574 51.2%
2019 37.12 390th 591 34.0%
2021 49.87 310th 591 47.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Pawnee Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.31 324th 575 43.7%
2019 35.39 401st 586 31.6%
2021 37.07 405th 605 33.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Pawnee Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.84 71st 207 65.7%
2019 35.11 165th 235 29.8%
2021 38.46 154th 229 32.8%
2022 28.80 208th 254 18.1%
2023 42.96 135th 245 44.9%
2024 30.57 200th 260 23.1%
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Rank History for White students at Pawnee Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.56 226th 574 60.6%
2019 38.38 389th 592 34.3%
2021 53.09 268th 587 54.3%
2022 64.31 173rd 596 71.0%
2023 63.03 186th 584 68.2%
2024 60.90 202nd 579 65.1%
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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.

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Data source: Kansas State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Pawnee Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 408 8 8 3 0 n/a n/a 0 427
1989 359 6 6 1 1 n/a n/a 0 373
1990 326 11 4 4 4 n/a n/a 0 349
1991 310 11 8 2 1 n/a n/a 0 332
1992 301 9 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 316
1993 290 7 6 6 2 n/a n/a 0 311
1994 276 10 11 6 0 n/a n/a 0 303
1995 314 8 5 7 2 n/a n/a 0 336
1996 314 8 5 7 2 n/a n/a 0 336
1997 340 7 3 6 0 n/a n/a 0 356
1998 351 8 9 8 0 n/a n/a 0 376
1999 322 10 6 6 0 n/a n/a 0 344
2000 326 14 6 5 0 n/a n/a 0 351
2001 307 22 8 7 0 n/a n/a 0 344
2002 391 24 12 26 2 n/a n/a 0 455
2003 391 24 12 26 2 n/a n/a 0 455
2004 367 33 11 25 3 n/a n/a 0 439
2005 325 34 14 30 7 n/a n/a 14 424
2006 341 34 13 31 9 n/a n/a 20 448
2007 346 55 16 43 7 n/a n/a 26 493
2008 339 51 20 48 7 n/a n/a 32 497
2009 321 60 16 58 3 n/a n/a 27 485
2010 294 59 16 80 1 0 25 0 475
2011 288 57 14 86 2 0 29 0 476
2012 269 56 14 77 1 0 33 0 450
2013 256 51 14 82 2 0 36 0 441
2014 261 55 11 82 3 0 37 0 449
2015 257 52 10 81 3 0 43 0 446
2016 243 56 9 98 4 0 47 0 457
2017 240 50 8 110 3 0 45 0 456
2018 250 63 8 112 3 1 43 0 480
2019 246 52 7 108 0 1 43 0 457
2020 245 53 9 103 0 1 44 0 455
2021 212 50 7 91 0 1 32 0 393
2022 210 51 9 98 1 0 26 0 395
2023 203 59 9 91 1 0 29 0 392

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 Pawnee Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 427 28.0 15.2 0
1989 373 27.0 13.8 n/a
1990 349 23.9 14.6 0
1991 332 20.5 16.1 n/a
1992 316 20.5 15.4 7
1993 311 20.7 15.0 4.8
1994 303 20.7 14.6 4.6
1995 336 22.3 15.1 11.3
1996 336 22.3 15.1 11.3
1997 356 23.3 15.3 10.4
1998 376 24.4 15.4 11.7
1999 344 24.3 14.2 8.4
2000 351 22.8 15.4 9.4
2001 344 24.3 14.2 9.9
2002 455 29.0 15.7 14.9
2003 455 29.0 15.7 14.9
2004 439 27.5 16.0 16.6
2005 424 26.3 16.1 22.2
2006 448 29.4 15.2 20.1
2007 493 30.9 16.0 24.8
2008 497 31.1 16.0 29.2
2009 485 31.1 15.6 40.4
2010 475 29.6 16.0 45.1
2011 476 27.1 17.5 46
2012 450 29.3 15.3 48.2
2013 441 28.2 15.6 52.6
2014 449 27.4 16.3 54.3
2015 446 28.0 15.9 51.3
2016 457 30.0 15.2 54.5
2017 456 28.1 16.2 46.9
2018 480 27.7 17.3 46.3
2019 457 28.3 16.1 47
2020 455 26.2 17.3 45.5
2021 393 27.0 14.5 44
2022 395 25.2 15.6 45.3
2023 392 28.2 13.9 48.7

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 Pawnee Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 427 28.0 15.2 0
1989 373 27.0 13.8 n/a
1990 349 23.9 14.6 0
1991 332 20.5 16.1 n/a
1992 316 20.5 15.4 7
1993 311 20.7 15.0 4.8
1994 303 20.7 14.6 4.6
1995 336 22.3 15.1 11.3
1996 336 22.3 15.1 11.3
1997 356 23.3 15.3 10.4
1998 376 24.4 15.4 11.7
1999 344 24.3 14.2 8.4
2000 351 22.8 15.4 9.4
2001 344 24.3 14.2 9.9
2002 455 29.0 15.7 14.9
2003 455 29.0 15.7 14.9
2004 439 27.5 16.0 16.6
2005 424 26.3 16.1 22.2
2006 448 29.4 15.2 20.1
2007 493 30.9 16.0 24.8
2008 497 31.1 16.0 29.2
2009 485 31.1 15.6 40.4
2010 475 29.6 16.0 45.1
2011 476 27.1 17.5 46
2012 450 29.3 15.3 48.2
2013 441 28.2 15.6 52.6
2014 449 27.4 16.3 54.3
2015 446 28.0 15.9 51.3
2016 457 30.0 15.2 54.5
2017 456 28.1 16.2 46.9
2018 480 27.7 17.3 46.3
2019 457 28.3 16.1 47
2020 455 26.2 17.3 45.5
2021 393 27.0 14.5 44
2022 395 25.2 15.6 45.3
2023 392 28.2 13.9 48.7

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Pawnee Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $570 (5.9%) $9,171 (94.1%) $9,741

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Pawnee Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 464th of 667 Elementary schoolsRanks 252nd of 660 Elementary schools
 31.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pawnee Elementary)35.229.3
 5.9%
   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 (Pawnee Elementary)42.641.4
 1.2%
   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 (Pawnee Elementary)37.146.3
 9.2%
   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 (Pawnee Elementary)31.426.8
 4.6%
   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 (Pawnee Elementary)34.252.4
 18.2%
   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 (Pawnee Elementary)13.233.3
 20.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Shawnee Mission Pub School)44.642.6
 2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)31.931.3
 0.6%
5th Grade Science (Pawnee Elementary)28.946.8
 17.8%
   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 (Pawnee Elementary)42.651.9
 9.3%
   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 (Pawnee Elementary)31.151.9
 20.8%
   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 Students457392
 14.2%
African American5259
 13.5%
American Indian01
Asian79
 28.6%
Hispanic10891
 15.7%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White246203
 17.5%
Two or More Races4329
 32.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients47%48.7%
 1.7%

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Students at Pawnee Elementary are 52% White, 23% Hispanic, 15% African American, 7% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 392 students attended Pawnee Elementary.

Students who attend Pawnee Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Westridge Middle
High : Shawnee Mission West High

Pawnee Elementary ranks 323rd of 653 Kansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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