RUSHTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Rushton 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 361 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 25 teachers, Rushton Elem has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.
Rushton Elementary, located in Mission, Kansas, is a core member of the Shawnee Mission School District. Serving a diverse student population, the school is known for its commitment to fostering an inclusive learning environment that prioritizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. The school emphasizes a "whole child" approach, utilizing the district’s robust curriculum to ensure students build strong foundations in literacy, mathematics, and inquiry-based learning.
Beyond the standard classroom experience, Rushton is recognized for its strong sense of community and parent involvement. The school offers various programs and activities designed to engage families and support students beyond the school day. With a focus on preparing students for success in the middle school years and beyond, Rushton strives to create a welcoming atmosphere where staff and families collaborate to cultivate a culture of kindness, curiosity, and high expectations for all learners.
For more information, contact Rushton Elem at (913) 993-4900 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Shawnee Mission, KS 66202-1699
(913) 993-4900
RUSHTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Shawnee Mission, KS with about 361 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Kansas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Shawnee Mission Pub Sch
- Total Students:
- 361
- Teachers:
- 25
- 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
- Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
- 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 361 students
- White
- 53.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 20.5%
- Asian
- 8.6%
- Two or more races
- 8.3%
- Black or African American
- 8.0%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.6%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- Female
- 47.4%
- Male
- 52.6%
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.