Rhein Benninghoven Elem

(913)993-1900

www.smsd.org/Schools/benninghoven/

423 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Rhein Benninghoven Elementary School is a public school located in Shawnee, Kansas, serving students in the Shawnee Mission School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive and community-oriented learning environment where academic growth and social-emotional development are prioritized. As part of the larger Shawnee Mission district, it utilizes a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for middle school while emphasizing inclusivity and the specific needs of its diverse student body.

The school places a strong focus on collaboration between educators, parents, and the local community to enhance the student experience. By offering a variety of academic resources and extracurricular opportunities, Benninghoven aims to create a well-rounded educational foundation. Families interested in the school can find updated information regarding district policies, academic calendars, and school-specific programs through the official Shawnee Mission School District website.

423

Total Students

28.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

28.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rhein Benninghoven Elem
Demographic	Student Count
White	285
Hispanic	63
Black	32
Asian	15
Two or More	27
American Indian	1

White
285 (67.4%)
Hispanic
63 (14.9%)
Black
32 (7.6%)
Two or More
27 (6.4%)
Asian
15 (3.5%)
American Indian
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:	Shawnee Mission Pub Sch
Phone:	(913)993-1900
Website:	http://www.smsd.org/Schools/benninghoven/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	423
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	105
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* 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 33

Kindergarten 55

Grade 1 38

Grade 2 71

Grade 3 58

Grade 4 58

Grade 5 60

Grade 6 50

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Rhein Benninghoven Elem
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	33
Kindergarten	55
Grade 1	38
Grade 2	71
Grade 3	58
Grade 4	58
Grade 5	60
Grade 6	50

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Rhein Benninghoven Elem
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	216	51.1%
Male	207	48.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)