COMANCHE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Comanche 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 492 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. 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 31 teachers, Comanche Elem has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

Comanche Elementary School is a public school located in Overland Park, Kansas, serving students within the highly regarded Shawnee Mission School District. As a neighborhood school, it emphasizes a supportive and inclusive learning environment focused on academic excellence, social-emotional development, and preparing students for success in middle school and beyond. The school is known for fostering a strong sense of community, encouraging active participation from families and local residents to enrich the educational experience of its student body.

The school's curriculum is aligned with the rigorous standards of the Shawnee Mission School District, incorporating a blend of core academic subjects, technology integration, and enrichment opportunities. Comanche Elementary utilizes modern instructional strategies to meet the diverse needs of its students, ensuring that both high-achieving learners and those requiring additional support find a path to growth. With a focus on cultivating lifelong learners, the school integrates character education and collaborative projects to help students build essential life skills alongside their traditional classroom studies.

For more information, contact Comanche Elem at (913) 993-2800 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.