Belinder Elem

7230 Belinder Rd
Prairie Village, KS 66208

www.smsd.org/Schools/belinder/

489 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Belinder Elementary School is a highly-regarded public institution located in Prairie Village, Kansas, serving students within the Shawnee Mission School District. Known for its strong sense of community and academic focus, the school emphasizes a supportive learning environment that encourages both intellectual growth and character development. It benefits from its location in an established residential area, often attracting families who prioritize high-quality primary education and active parental involvement.

The school offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body, supported by the resources and standards of the broader Shawnee Mission district. Beyond core academics, Belinder provides various extracurricular opportunities and programs that foster social-emotional learning and school spirit. With a commitment to preparing students for future success, the school maintains a reputation for strong staff-student relationships and a collaborative culture that bridges the gap between home and the classroom.

489

Total Students

29.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

7.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Belinder Elem
Demographic	Student Count
White	415
Hispanic	33
Black	6
Asian	6
Two or More	29

White
415 (84.9%)
Hispanic
33 (6.7%)
Two or More
29 (5.9%)
Black
6 (1.2%)
Asian
6 (1.2%)

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)993-1800
Website:	http://www.smsd.org/Schools/belinder/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	489
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	23
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 3

Kindergarten 60

Grade 1 70

Grade 2 79

Grade 3 64

Grade 4 88

Grade 5 75

Grade 6 50