BROKEN ARROW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Broken Arrow 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 441 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, Broken Arrow 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.

Broken Arrow Elementary School is a prominent institution within the Shawnee Mission School District, located in the residential community of Shawnee Mission, Kansas. Serving students in the surrounding neighborhood, the school is deeply integrated into the district's broader mission of providing a comprehensive, rigorous academic environment. As part of the Shawnee Mission system, Broken Arrow emphasizes a supportive educational climate that prioritizes both student achievement and social-emotional growth, aiming to prepare children for success in secondary education.

The school is known for fostering a collaborative community atmosphere where teachers, parents, and students work together to create an engaging learning experience. By leveraging the resources of the Shawnee Mission School District, Broken Arrow offers a curriculum that balances core academics with enrichment opportunities, ensuring that students develop fundamental skills while exploring diverse interests. With its focus on character development and academic excellence, the school serves as a cornerstone for families in the area seeking a well-rounded and stable primary education.

For more information, contact Broken Arrow Elem at (913) 993-2300 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

5901 Alden
Shawnee Mission, KS 66216-3849
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BROKEN ARROW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Shawnee Mission, KS with about 441 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Kansas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
441
Teachers:
31.4
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 school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 441 students

White
46.9%
Black or African American
29.5%
Two or more races
11.1%
Hispanic/Latino
7.3%
Asian
4.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.5%

Female
49.9%
Male
50.1%

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.