RISING STAR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Rising Star 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 571 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 36 teachers, Rising Star Elem has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

Rising Star Elementary is a public school located in Lenexa, Kansas, serving students within the Shawnee Mission School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive and collaborative community, focusing on academic growth and the social-emotional development of its diverse student body. By utilizing the district’s comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to provide a well-rounded education that prepares children for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

In addition to its core academic programs, Rising Star emphasizes the importance of community involvement and strong partnerships between educators, students, and families. The school environment is designed to be inclusive and engaging, offering various opportunities for students to participate in extracurricular activities and enrichment programs. As part of the Shawnee Mission School District, Rising Star benefits from the district’s emphasis on modern educational technology, personalized learning strategies, and high standards for student achievement.

For more information, contact Rising Star Elem at (913) 993-4500 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

8600 Candlelight
Shawnee Mission, KS 66215-6030
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RISING STAR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Shawnee Mission, KS with about 571 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Kansas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
571
Teachers:
36.8
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 571 students

White
47.8%
Black or African American
20.8%
Hispanic/Latino
20.0%
Two or more races
8.2%
Asian
2.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.5%

Female
47.8%
Male
52.2%

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.