APACHE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Apache Elem is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Shawnee Mission Pub Sch school district, located in Shawnee Mission, KS with about 625 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 35 teachers, Apache Elem has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Apache Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Overland Park, Kansas, serving students within the Shawnee Mission School District. Situated in a suburban residential area near 89th and Goddard, the school is part of a district known for its strong focus on academic achievement and comprehensive educational resources. The school serves a diverse student population, providing a foundational learning environment that emphasizes literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development.

As a member of the Shawnee Mission School District, Apache Elementary benefits from the district’s wide array of support services, including specialized instruction, extracurricular programming, and modern technology integration in the classroom. The school focuses on fostering a community-oriented atmosphere, encouraging collaboration between staff, families, and students to support individual academic growth. Families interested in specific school performance metrics, curriculum updates, or enrollment information are encouraged to visit the official district website or the school’s specific page at [http://www.smsd.org/Schools/apache/](http://www.smsd.org/Schools/apache/).

For more information, contact Apache Elem at (913) 993-1600 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.