School Overview
Comanche Elementary School is a public school located in Overland Park, Kansas, serving students within the highly regarded Shawnee Mission School District. As a neighborhood school, it emphasizes a supportive and inclusive learning environment focused on academic excellence, social-emotional development, and preparing students for success in middle school and beyond. The school is known for fostering a strong sense of community, encouraging active participation from families and local residents to enrich the educational experience of its student body.

The school's curriculum is aligned with the rigorous standards of the Shawnee Mission School District, incorporating a blend of core academic subjects, technology integration, and enrichment opportunities. Comanche Elementary utilizes modern instructional strategies to meet the diverse needs of its students, ensuring that both high-achieving learners and those requiring additional support find a path to growth. With a focus on cultivating lifelong learners, the school integrates character education and collaborative projects to help students build essential life skills alongside their traditional classroom studies.
381
Total Students
29.7
Full-Time Teachers
12.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
75.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Comanche Elem
Demographic Student Count
White83
Hispanic212
Black55
Asian3
Two or More27
Pacific Islander1
  • Hispanic
    212 (55.6 %)
  • White
    83 (21.8 %)
  • Black
    55 (14.4 %)
  • Two or More
    27 (7.1 %)
  • Asian
    3 (0.8 %)
  • 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)993-2800
Website: http://www.smsd.org/Schools/comanche/
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 381
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 29.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 248
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 39
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 31
Kindergarten 45
Grade 1 50
Grade 2 58
Grade 3 46
Grade 4 50
Grade 5 49
Grade 6 52

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Comanche Elem
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten31
Kindergarten45
Grade 150
Grade 258
Grade 346
Grade 450
Grade 549
Grade 652
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Comanche Elem
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female17746.5%
Male20453.5%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)