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Trailwood Elementary

Summary:

Trailwood Elementary is a public elementary school located in Overland Park, Kansas, serving grades PK-6 with a student population of 444. 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.

Trailwood Elementary has consistently been one of the top-performing elementary schools in Kansas, ranking within the top 5% of all Kansas elementary schools for the past several years. In the 2023-2024 school year, Trailwood Elementary ranked 31st out of 653 Kansas elementary schools and received a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's academic performance is particularly strong, with 65.29% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 66.38% proficient or better in Mathematics, significantly outperforming the Shawnee Mission Public School District and the state of Kansas. Trailwood's performance is especially impressive in 4th grade, where 82.69% of students were proficient or better in English Language Arts and 82.34% were proficient or better in Mathematics.

Trailwood Elementary also stands out for its strong equity and inclusion practices, consistently ranking among the top schools in Kansas for the performance of its female, male, white, and low socioeconomic status student subgroups. However, the school's relatively low percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, ranging from 10.22% to 12.39%, suggests that it serves a more affluent student population compared to other schools in the Shawnee Mission district. This raises questions about the potential impact of socioeconomic factors on academic performance and the school's ability to support students from diverse backgrounds.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 5101 W 95th St
       Overland Park, KS  66207

(913) 993-5600

District: Shawnee Mission Pub School

SchoolDigger Rank:
31st of 653 Kansas Elementary Schools


Students who attend Trailwood Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Indian Woods Middle
High:    Shawnee Mission South High

Student/teacher ratio:  16.3 Help
Number of students:  444

Racial breakdown:

White:
83.1%
Two or more races:
6.3%
Hispanic:
4.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  12.4% Help


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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Trailwood Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Trailwood Elementary 31st of 653 Kansas public elementary schools. (See Trailwood 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 Trailwood Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Trailwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 74.75 121st 585 79.3%
2007 72.14 166th 600 72.3%
2008 69.67 195th 614 68.2%
2009 66.01 239th 621 61.5%
2010 71.14 166th 630 73.7%
2011 69.28 196th 631 68.9%
2012 76.28 77th 660 88.3%
2013 72.79 166th 668 75.1%
2015 85.12 57th 678 91.6%
2016 88.90 51st 656 92.2%
2017 91.07 35th 659 94.7%
2018 94.91 16th 656 97.6%
2019 92.48 29th 667 95.7%
2021 86.94 63rd 670 90.6%
2022 93.56 28th 668 95.8%
2023 96.04 12th 660 98.2%
2024 91.12 31st 653 95.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Trailwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 86.35 27th 546 95.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Trailwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.64 20th 574 96.5%
2019 93.67 19th 591 96.8%
2021 84.63 60th 591 89.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Trailwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.73 16th 575 97.2%
2019 86.87 53rd 586 91.0%
2021 86.32 56th 605 90.7%
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Rank History for White students at Trailwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.04 13th 574 97.7%
2019 91.27 20th 592 96.6%
2021 83.73 59th 587 89.9%
2022 92.10 26th 596 95.6%
2023 95.06 7th 584 98.8%
2024 88.98 28th 579 95.2%
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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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Data source: Kansas State Department of Education

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All ratings (Avg rating: 3.7)
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Reviews:
by a parent
Monday, February 13, 2012

Open Quote In my opinion Trailwood is a product of environment, not educational excellence. We have two daughters there and it is rather evident that a naturally good student will flourish and a kid who needs even the slightest bit of help will be left to rot.

The reading specialist is great and the teachers in mid career seem to be pretty good. The teachers who are very young tend to leave as soon as they have a child and those near retirement have a busted give a darn. Our oldest had only had one classroom teacher who I would say was a great teacher. The rest were all mediocre at best. Our youngest has had 2 strong teachers but she had a debacle with 3 teachers in the first 10 weeks of school because the original teacher had a baby a week into school and didn't return. The Principal was the only person who didn't know that was going to happen so instead of a plan and having a full time replacement ready, they had a sub for 9 weeks, then a new teacher again. The sub and the new teacher were very good, but this was totally unacceptable to put 2nd graders through.

I would not suggest Trailwood to a friend. Close Quote


by a citizen
Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Open Quote This is a warm, supportive school that appears to honor its children and welcome them to their school day. It just feels good to enter their halls!!! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Trailwood Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 241 1 9 0 1 n/a n/a 0 252
1989 271 2 9 3 0 n/a n/a 0 285
1990 272 4 6 2 4 n/a n/a 0 288
1991 316 3 9 0 0 n/a n/a 0 328
1992 307 4 12 1 0 n/a n/a 0 324
1993 316 1 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 321
1994 297 1 7 0 0 n/a n/a 0 305
1995 306 3 3 1 1 n/a n/a 0 314
1996 306 3 3 1 1 n/a n/a 0 314
1997 268 1 3 0 2 n/a n/a 0 274
1998 256 2 5 0 1 n/a n/a 0 264
1999 252 1 6 2 0 n/a n/a 0 261
2000 248 1 6 3 0 n/a n/a 0 258
2001 252 2 6 4 2 n/a n/a 0 266
2002 304 1 7 11 1 n/a n/a 0 324
2003 304 1 7 11 1 n/a n/a 0 324
2004 295 4 8 12 0 n/a n/a 0 319
2005 303 5 10 13 0 n/a n/a 7 338
2006 303 4 11 13 0 n/a n/a 8 339
2007 267 2 12 12 0 n/a n/a 7 300
2008 266 9 9 14 1 n/a n/a 8 307
2009 263 9 9 16 2 n/a n/a 7 306
2010 267 11 7 21 1 0 0 0 307
2011 284 12 12 28 1 2 1 0 340
2012 303 12 12 26 0 0 6 0 359
2013 305 12 4 24 0 0 7 0 352
2014 328 9 7 22 0 0 6 0 372
2015 348 4 5 17 0 0 6 0 380
2016 368 4 5 18 0 0 6 0 401
2017 400 2 9 21 0 0 9 0 441
2018 420 8 13 25 0 0 14 0 480
2019 417 8 15 23 0 0 20 0 483
2020 423 4 16 21 0 0 24 0 488
2021 359 10 13 15 0 0 14 0 411
2022 390 11 11 22 1 0 27 0 462
2023 369 10 13 21 3 0 28 0 444

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 Trailwood Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 252 19.0 13.2 0
1989 285 20.0 14.2 n/a
1990 288 25.2 11.4 0
1991 328 25.5 12.8 n/a
1992 324 26.5 12.2 3.1
1993 321 28.1 11.4 1.6
1994 305 23.2 13.1 1.6
1995 314 22.3 14.1 3.2
1996 314 22.3 14.1 3.2
1997 274 30.0 9.1 3.6
1998 264 22.0 12.0 1.5
1999 261 19.0 13.7 1.1
2000 258 23.0 11.2 1.6
2001 266 16.8 15.8 1.5
2002 324 19.2 16.9 1.9
2003 324 19.2 16.9 1.9
2004 319 17.8 17.9 5.6
2005 338 19.9 17.0 5.4
2006 339 21.1 16.1 5.4
2007 300 22.5 13.3 2.7
2008 307 20.5 15.0 10
2009 306 20.5 14.9 10.4
2010 307 21.6 14.2 11.1
2011 340 22.5 15.1 13.2
2012 359 25.7 13.9 13.4
2013 352 22.9 15.3 15.1
2014 372 23.1 16.1 17.2
2015 380 24.0 15.8 15.8
2016 401 26.0 15.4 13.2
2017 441 26.7 16.5 10.7
2018 480 26.6 18.0 9.6
2019 483 26.8 18.0 9.3
2020 488 25.8 18.9 9.8
2021 411 26.4 15.5 10.2
2022 462 28.3 16.3 12.1
2023 444 27.2 16.3 12.4

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 Trailwood Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 252 19.0 13.2 0
1989 285 20.0 14.2 n/a
1990 288 25.2 11.4 0
1991 328 25.5 12.8 n/a
1992 324 26.5 12.2 3.1
1993 321 28.1 11.4 1.6
1994 305 23.2 13.1 1.6
1995 314 22.3 14.1 3.2
1996 314 22.3 14.1 3.2
1997 274 30.0 9.1 3.6
1998 264 22.0 12.0 1.5
1999 261 19.0 13.7 1.1
2000 258 23.0 11.2 1.6
2001 266 16.8 15.8 1.5
2002 324 19.2 16.9 1.9
2003 324 19.2 16.9 1.9
2004 319 17.8 17.9 5.6
2005 338 19.9 17.0 5.4
2006 339 21.1 16.1 5.4
2007 300 22.5 13.3 2.7
2008 307 20.5 15.0 10
2009 306 20.5 14.9 10.4
2010 307 21.6 14.2 11.1
2011 340 22.5 15.1 13.2
2012 359 25.7 13.9 13.4
2013 352 22.9 15.3 15.1
2014 372 23.1 16.1 17.2
2015 380 24.0 15.8 15.8
2016 401 26.0 15.4 13.2
2017 441 26.7 16.5 10.7
2018 480 26.6 18.0 9.6
2019 483 26.8 18.0 9.3
2020 488 25.8 18.9 9.8
2021 411 26.4 15.5 10.2
2022 462 28.3 16.3 12.1
2023 444 27.2 16.3 12.4

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 Trailwood Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $276 (3.1%) $8,494 (96.9%) $8,769

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Trailwood Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 29th of 667 Elementary schoolsRanks 12th of 660 Elementary schools
 2.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Trailwood Elementary)51.667.3
 15.8%
   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 (Trailwood Elementary)67.777.4
 9.7%
   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 (Trailwood Elementary)81.576.6
 4.9%
   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 (Trailwood Elementary)74.185.9
 11.9%
   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 (Trailwood Elementary)74.375
 0.7%
   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 (Trailwood Elementary)65.759.4
 6.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Shawnee Mission Pub School)44.642.6
 2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)31.931.3
 0.6%
5th Grade Science (Trailwood Elementary)74.376.8
 2.5%
   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 (Trailwood Elementary)63.669
 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 (Trailwood Elementary)65.460.3
 5.1%
   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 Students483444
 8.1%
African American810
 25%
American Indian03
Asian1513
 13.3%
Hispanic2321
 8.7%
Pacific Islander00
White417369
 11.5%
Two or More Races2028
 40%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients9.3%12.4%
 3.1%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Trailwood Elementary

Yes! Trailwood Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 31st of 653 Kansas elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 444 students attended Trailwood Elementary.

Students who attend Trailwood Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Indian Woods Middle
High : Shawnee Mission South High

Students at Trailwood Elementary are 83% White, 6% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic, 3% Asian, 2% African American.


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