HIGHLANDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Highlands Elem is a public elementary school that is part of the Shawnee Mission Pub Sch school district, located in Shawnee Mission, KS with about 326 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. With about 25 teachers, Highlands Elem has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.
Highlands Elementary School, located in the Mission/Fairway area of Johnson County, is a highly regarded public school within the Shawnee Mission School District (SMSD). Serving students from Pre-K through 6th grade, the school is known for its strong sense of community and academic rigor. It operates with a focus on fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages both intellectual growth and social-emotional development. As part of the Shawnee Mission system, Highlands benefits from the district’s comprehensive resources, professional staff development, and a curriculum aligned with state and national standards.
The school is deeply integrated into the surrounding residential neighborhood, often serving as a central hub for local families. With an active Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) and a long-standing reputation for high levels of parent involvement, Highlands maintains a collaborative culture that supplements classroom instruction with diverse extracurricular opportunities. Families who choose Highlands often highlight its commitment to inclusive education and its dedication to preparing students for the transition into the Shawnee Mission middle and high school pathways.
For more information, contact Highlands Elem at (913) 993-3300 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Shawnee Mission, KS 66205-3052
(913) 993-3300
HIGHLANDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Shawnee Mission, KS with about 326 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Kansas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Shawnee Mission Pub Sch
- Total Students:
- 326
- Teachers:
- 25.5
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 326 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending HIGHLANDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 83% of the student body.
- White
- 82.5%
- Two or more races
- 7.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 5.5%
- Black or African American
- 2.5%
- Asian
- 1.8%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 45.4%
- Male
- 54.6%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.