Santa Fe Trail Elem

www.smsd.org/Schools/santafetrail/

310 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

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.

310

Total Students

24.6

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Santa Fe Trail Elem
Demographic	Student Count
White	222
Hispanic	40
Black	14
Asian	4
Two or More	28
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
222 (71.6%)
Hispanic
40 (12.9%)
Two or More
28 (9.0%)
Black
14 (4.5%)
Asian
4 (1.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
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)993-5000
Website:	http://www.smsd.org/Schools/santafetrail/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	310
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	86
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* 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 26

Kindergarten 34

Grade 1 42

Grade 2 37

Grade 3 45

Grade 4 39

Grade 5 49

Grade 6 38

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Santa Fe Trail Elem
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	26
Kindergarten	34
Grade 1	42
Grade 2	37
Grade 3	45
Grade 4	39
Grade 5	49
Grade 6	38

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Santa Fe Trail Elem
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	130	41.9%
Male	180	58.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)