Rhein Benninghoven Elementary

Summary:

Rhein Benninghoven Elementary is a public elementary school in Shawnee, Kansas, serving 453 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.

Rhein Benninghoven consistently outperforms the district and state in academic proficiency, with 55.6% of students proficient in English Language Arts and 59.1% proficient in Mathematics, compared to 45.71% and 43.99% for the district, respectively. The school's performance is particularly strong in 3rd grade, where 66.66% of students are proficient in ELA and 70.9% in Mathematics, significantly higher than the district and state averages. Rhein Benninghoven also stands out for its strong performance among Hispanic and African American student subgroups, ranking 4th and 17th in the state, respectively, in ELA proficiency.

Despite its high academic achievement, Rhein Benninghoven has relatively low per-student spending of $9,375 and a slightly higher student-teacher ratio of 15.2 compared to the district average, suggesting efficient resource allocation. When compared to nearby schools in the Shawnee Mission district, such as Christa McAuliffe Elementary, Mill Creek Elementary, and Ray Marsh Elementary, Rhein Benninghoven stands out as a consistently high-performing school across multiple metrics.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 6720 Caenen St
       Shawnee, KS  66216


(913) 993-1900

District: Shawnee Mission Pub School

SchoolDigger Rank:
79th of 653 Kansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,375 Help


Students who attend Rhein Benninghoven Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Trailridge Middle
High:    Shawnee Mission Northwest High

Student/teacher ratio:  15.4 Help
Number of students:  437

Racial breakdown:

White:
65.9%
Hispanic:
15.1%
African American:
8.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  31.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Rhein Benninghoven Elementary ranks better than 87.9% of elementary schools in Kansas. It also ranks 13th 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 84.84. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (65.9%), Hispanic (15.1%), African American (8.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 31.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Rhein Benninghoven Elementary is 15.4. 24 elementary schools in the Shawnee Mission Pub School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Rhein Benninghoven Elementary is $9,375. 27 elementary schools in the Shawnee Mission Pub School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Rhein Benninghoven Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Rhein Benninghoven Elementary 79th of 653 Kansas public elementary schools. (See Rhein Benninghoven 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 Rhein Benninghoven Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Rhein Benninghoven Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 74.05 133rd 585 77.3%
2007 56.12 320th 600 46.7%
2008 73.71 140th 614 77.2%
2009 53.51 361st 621 41.9%
2010 56.46 330th 630 47.6%
2011 53.37 373rd 631 40.9%
2012 53.41 403rd 660 38.9%
2013 66.59 256th 668 61.7%
2015 78.99 100th 678 85.3%
2016 68.83 185th 656 71.8%
2017 84.66 72nd 659 89.1%
2018 80.13 102nd 656 84.5%
2019 67.72 187th 667 72.0%
2021 50.81 334th 670 50.1%
2022 62.16 224th 668 66.5%
2023 75.87 123rd 660 81.4%
2024 84.84 79th 653 87.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Rhein Benninghoven Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.79 41st 512 92.0%
2019 49.08 257th 509 49.5%
2021 43.33 295th 494 40.3%
2022 57.24 180th 512 64.8%
2023 70.58 104th 541 80.8%
2024 68.39 111th 546 79.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Rhein Benninghoven Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.85 72nd 574 87.5%
2019 68.63 167th 591 71.7%
2021 56.97 240th 591 59.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Rhein Benninghoven Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.92 112th 575 80.5%
2019 64.59 171st 586 70.8%
2021 46.56 321st 605 46.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Rhein Benninghoven Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 64.18 17th 73 76.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Rhein Benninghoven Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 78.71 25th 235 89.4%
2021 85.49 17th 229 92.6%
2023 82.92 21st 245 91.4%
2024 95.74 4th 260 98.5%
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Rank History for White students at Rhein Benninghoven Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.77 47th 574 91.8%
2019 67.45 160th 592 73.0%
2021 52.34 278th 587 52.6%
2022 61.26 193rd 596 67.6%
2023 77.34 95th 584 83.7%
2024 85.18 51st 579 91.2%
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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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by a parent
Monday, November 10, 2014

Open Quote My third child is at Benninghoven Elementary in Shawnee, KS. The special education and extra curricular activities are various and excellent. When we came to Shawnee ten years ago, my oldest child was in 2nd grade and a non-reader. The staff and faculty worked diligently with him to bring him up to performance. My other two children are challenged daily with professionalism and compassion and have received an excellent education at Benninghoven. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Rhein Benninghoven Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 556 18 12 11 0 n/a n/a 0 597
1989 593 17 6 8 2 n/a n/a 0 626
1990 584 22 10 10 6 n/a n/a 0 632
1991 589 19 16 12 1 n/a n/a 0 637
1992 555 13 16 16 2 n/a n/a 0 602
1993 587 17 20 17 0 n/a n/a 0 641
1994 564 15 24 13 3 n/a n/a 0 619
1995 530 20 21 13 5 n/a n/a 0 589
1996 530 20 21 13 5 n/a n/a 0 589
1997 514 12 23 10 1 n/a n/a 0 560
1998 526 18 21 12 1 n/a n/a 0 578
1999 522 18 22 9 1 n/a n/a 0 572
2000 553 18 23 9 2 n/a n/a 0 605
2001 529 20 27 11 1 n/a n/a 0 588
2002 556 24 26 13 2 n/a n/a 0 621
2003 556 24 26 13 2 n/a n/a 0 621
2004 533 24 27 11 3 n/a n/a 0 598
2005 530 25 29 17 5 n/a n/a 11 617
2006 533 41 35 19 4 n/a n/a 16 648
2007 507 57 30 15 12 n/a n/a 13 634
2008 494 32 30 17 14 n/a n/a 14 601
2009 481 32 30 17 13 n/a n/a 18 591
2010 453 38 26 32 2 3 20 0 574
2011 435 45 29 36 3 2 17 0 567
2012 455 64 34 48 2 2 22 0 627
2013 444 56 30 64 2 2 30 0 628
2014 438 64 37 76 3 2 25 0 645
2015 432 82 34 73 3 1 23 0 648
2016 417 61 26 69 2 0 25 0 600
2017 385 56 32 69 2 0 24 0 568
2018 352 52 21 64 2 0 33 0 524
2019 355 54 17 61 2 0 29 0 518
2020 348 56 14 51 2 0 27 0 498
2021 289 41 14 65 4 0 24 0 437
2022 307 40 9 65 1 0 24 0 446
2023 302 41 15 66 3 0 26 0 453
2024 288 39 13 66 2 0 29 0 437

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 Rhein Benninghoven Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 597 32.0 18.6 0
1989 626 33.0 18.9 n/a
1990 632 32.2 19.6 0
1991 637 34.9 18.2 n/a
1992 602 32.5 18.5 6.3
1993 641 35.0 18.3 2.7
1994 619 34.7 17.8 1.9
1995 589 30.2 19.5 5.8
1996 589 30.2 19.5 5.8
1997 560 31.0 18.1 5.7
1998 578 29.5 19.6 4.7
1999 572 31.4 18.2 5.9
2000 605 36.4 16.6 4.6
2001 588 40.0 14.7 4.8
2002 621 35.3 17.6 8.2
2003 621 35.3 17.6 8.2
2004 598 33.0 18.1 7.2
2005 617 28.7 21.5 9.4
2006 648 37.1 17.5 12.8
2007 634 37.6 16.9 14.8
2008 601 36.6 16.4 10.7
2009 591 35.5 16.6 15
2010 574 35.0 16.4 19
2011 567 31.5 18.0 22.8
2012 627 38.8 16.1 28.5
2013 628 36.9 17.0 28.5
2014 645 37.9 17.0 31.6
2015 648 37.0 17.5 34
2016 600 37.0 16.2 30
2017 568 35.6 15.9 31.2
2018 524 32.4 16.1 34.5
2019 518 30.4 17.0 33.6
2020 498 27.3 18.2 33.1
2021 437 28.3 15.4 30.4
2022 446 30.2 14.7 27.8
2023 453 29.7 15.2 30
2024 437 28.2 15.4 31.6

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 Rhein Benninghoven Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 597 32.0 18.6 0
1989 626 33.0 18.9 n/a
1990 632 32.2 19.6 0
1991 637 34.9 18.2 n/a
1992 602 32.5 18.5 6.3
1993 641 35.0 18.3 2.7
1994 619 34.7 17.8 1.9
1995 589 30.2 19.5 5.8
1996 589 30.2 19.5 5.8
1997 560 31.0 18.1 5.7
1998 578 29.5 19.6 4.7
1999 572 31.4 18.2 5.9
2000 605 36.4 16.6 4.6
2001 588 40.0 14.7 4.8
2002 621 35.3 17.6 8.2
2003 621 35.3 17.6 8.2
2004 598 33.0 18.1 7.2
2005 617 28.7 21.5 9.4
2006 648 37.1 17.5 12.8
2007 634 37.6 16.9 14.8
2008 601 36.6 16.4 10.7
2009 591 35.5 16.6 15
2010 574 35.0 16.4 19
2011 567 31.5 18.0 22.8
2012 627 38.8 16.1 28.5
2013 628 36.9 17.0 28.5
2014 645 37.9 17.0 31.6
2015 648 37.0 17.5 34
2016 600 37.0 16.2 30
2017 568 35.6 15.9 31.2
2018 524 32.4 16.1 34.5
2019 518 30.4 17.0 33.6
2020 498 27.3 18.2 33.1
2021 437 28.3 15.4 30.4
2022 446 30.2 14.7 27.8
2023 453 29.7 15.2 30
2024 437 28.2 15.4 31.6

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 Rhein Benninghoven Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $390 (4.2%) $8,984 (95.8%) $9,375

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Rhein Benninghoven Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 187th of 667 Elementary schoolsRanks 123rd of 660 Elementary schools
 9.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Rhein Benninghoven Elementary)44.653.4
 8.8%
   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 (Rhein Benninghoven Elementary)61.579.3
 17.8%
   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 (Rhein Benninghoven Elementary)55.257.1
 1.9%
   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 (Rhein Benninghoven Elementary)41.849
 7.2%
   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 (Rhein Benninghoven Elementary)58.241
 17.2%
   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 (Rhein Benninghoven Elementary)48.147.5
 0.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Shawnee Mission Pub School)44.642.6
 2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)31.931.3
 0.6%
5th Grade Science (Rhein Benninghoven Elementary)44.336.5
 7.8%
   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 (Rhein Benninghoven Elementary)41.949.1
 7.3%
   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 (Rhein Benninghoven Elementary)47.173.7
 26.6%
   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 Students518453
 12.5%
African American5441
 24.1%
American Indian23
 50%
Asian1715
 11.8%
Hispanic6166
 8.2%
Pacific Islander00
White355302
 14.9%
Two or More Races2926
 10.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients33.6%30%
 3.6%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 437 students attended Rhein Benninghoven Elementary.

Students at Rhein Benninghoven Elementary are 66% White, 15% Hispanic, 9% African American, 7% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

Students who attend Rhein Benninghoven Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Trailridge Middle
High : Shawnee Mission Northwest High

Rhein Benninghoven Elementary ranks 79th of 653 Kansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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