Christa McAuliffe Elem

www.smsd.org/Schools/mcauliffe/

400 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Christa McAuliffe Elementary School, located in Shawnee, Kansas, is a notable institution within the Shawnee Mission School District (SMSD). Named after the teacher and astronaut who perished in the 1986 Space Shuttle *Challenger* disaster, the school operates with a focus on academic excellence, community involvement, and honoring the legacy of its namesake. It serves a diverse student population and is well-regarded for its commitment to fostering a supportive, inclusive, and forward-thinking learning environment.

The school emphasizes a well-rounded education that incorporates both rigorous core academics and opportunities for social-emotional growth. As part of the Shawnee Mission School District, McAuliffe Elementary benefits from the district’s focus on personalized learning, modern classroom technology, and strong partnerships between educators and parents. With its convenient location on West 83rd Street, the school serves as a central hub for the local neighborhood, providing students with the resources, extracurricular activities, and teacher-led support necessary to prepare them for success in middle school and beyond.

400

Total Students

29.9

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

19.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Christa McAuliffe Elem
Demographic	Student Count
White	293
Hispanic	35
Black	25
Asian	13
Two or More	33
American Indian	1

White
293 (73.3%)
Hispanic
35 (8.7%)
Two or More
33 (8.3%)
Black
25 (6.2%)
Asian
13 (3.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Shawnee Mission Pub Sch
Phone:	(913)993-3500
Website:	http://www.smsd.org/Schools/mcauliffe/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	400
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	64
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 2

Kindergarten 64

Grade 1 46

Grade 2 60

Grade 3 53

Grade 4 61

Grade 5 55

Grade 6 59

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Christa McAuliffe Elem
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	2
Kindergarten	64
Grade 1	46
Grade 2	60
Grade 3	53
Grade 4	61
Grade 5	55
Grade 6	59

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Christa McAuliffe Elem
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	198	49.5%
Male	202	50.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)