OVERLAND PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Overland Park 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 402 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 29 teachers, Overland Park 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.

Overland Park Elementary, located at 8150 Santa Fe Drive in Overland Park, Kansas, is a core institution within the Shawnee Mission School District. The school serves the local community by providing a comprehensive primary education curriculum designed to foster academic growth, social-emotional development, and foundational literacy and numeracy skills. As part of a larger district framework, the school benefits from a structured approach to education, aiming to prepare its diverse student body for middle school and beyond through a balanced focus on core subjects and personal development.

The school is deeply integrated into the historic downtown Overland Park area, reflecting the community-oriented values of the Shawnee Mission district. By emphasizing a supportive learning environment and leveraging district-wide resources, Overland Park Elementary strives to maintain high educational standards and strong partnerships between families and faculty. Those looking for detailed information regarding the school’s academic calendar, faculty directory, or specific district initiatives can find up-to-date resources on their official page at [smsd.org/Schools/overlandpark/](http://www.smsd.org/Schools/overlandpark/).

For more information, contact Overland Park Elem at (913) 993-4200 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.