SANTA FE TRAIL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Santa Fe Trail 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 315 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 23 teachers, Santa Fe Trail 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.

Santa Fe Trail Elementary, located at 7100 Lamar in Overland Park, is part of the Shawnee Mission School District. The school serves a diverse community of students in the Kansas City metropolitan area, focusing on fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where academic growth and social-emotional development are top priorities. As a neighborhood school, it emphasizes strong connections between teachers, students, and families, aiming to build a solid foundation for lifelong learning in the early educational years.

In addition to its standard academic curriculum, Santa Fe Trail incorporates various programs designed to challenge students and support those with diverse learning needs. The school benefits from being part of the larger Shawnee Mission system, which provides access to district-wide resources, modern instructional technology, and professional development for staff. By emphasizing collaborative learning and community engagement, Santa Fe Trail strives to prepare its students for success as they transition to middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact Santa Fe Trail Elem at (913) 993-5000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.