Mize Elementary School

me.usd232.org

459 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Mize Elementary School, located in Shawnee, Kansas, is a key component of the De Soto School District (USD 232). The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic excellence and personal growth. By utilizing a comprehensive curriculum that integrates technology and hands-on learning, the faculty aims to equip students with the essential skills and critical thinking abilities needed to succeed in their future educational endeavors.

Beyond academics, Mize Elementary places a strong emphasis on building a cohesive school community through active parent involvement and a focus on character development. The school prides itself on maintaining a safe, nurturing climate where students are encouraged to be responsible citizens and life-long learners. With its focus on personalized instruction and strong community partnerships, Mize Elementary strives to ensure that every student reaches their full potential within a collaborative and welcoming environment.

459

Total Students

32.4

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

13.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mize Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	402
Hispanic	22
Black	6
Asian	6
Two or More	22
Pacific Islander	1

White
402 (87.6 %)
Hispanic
22 (4.8 %)
Two or More
22 (4.8 %)
Black
6 (1.3 %)
Asian
6 (1.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	De Soto
Phone:	(913)441-0880
Website:	http://me.usd232.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	459
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	53
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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

Kindergarten 68

Grade 1 69

Grade 2 81

Grade 3 79

Grade 4 82

Grade 5 80