Rushton Elem

www.smsd.org/Schools/rushton/

336 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

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.

336

Total Students

22.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rushton Elem
Demographic	Student Count
White	152
Hispanic	93
Black	33
Asian	18
Two or More	38
American Indian	2

White
152 (45.2%)
Hispanic
93 (27.7%)
Two or More
38 (11.3%)
Black
33 (9.8%)
Asian
18 (5.4%)
American Indian
2 (0.6%)

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)993-4900
Website:	http://www.smsd.org/Schools/rushton/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	336
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	145
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	33

* 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 25

Kindergarten 62

Grade 1 47

Grade 2 43

Grade 3 42

Grade 4 40

Grade 5 41

Grade 6 36