Pawnee Elem

9501 W 91st St
Shawnee Mission, KS 66212

www.smsd.org/Schools/pawnee/

392 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Pawnee Elementary School, located in Overland Park, Kansas, is a key part of the Shawnee Mission School District. The school serves a diverse student population and is known for fostering a supportive, community-centered environment. With a focus on academic growth and social-emotional development, Pawnee strives to prepare its students for future success by integrating modern curriculum standards with dedicated instructional support.

Beyond the classroom, Pawnee Elementary emphasizes the importance of inclusivity and parent-teacher collaboration. The school provides various resources and extracurricular opportunities to engage students, aiming to cultivate a well-rounded learning experience. As part of a larger district recognized for its commitment to educational excellence, Pawnee is dedicated to creating a safe and stimulating atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential.

392

Total Students

28.2

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pawnee Elem
Demographic	Student Count
White	203
Hispanic	91
Black	59
Asian	9
Two or More	29
American Indian	1

White
203 (51.8 %)
Hispanic
91 (23.2 %)
Black
59 (15.1 %)
Two or More
29 (7.4 %)
Asian
9 (2.3 %)
American Indian
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)993-4300
Website:	http://www.smsd.org/Schools/pawnee/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	392
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	158
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	31

* 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 7

Kindergarten 54

Grade 1 62

Grade 2 52

Grade 3 59

Grade 4 43

Grade 5 63

Grade 6 52

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Pawnee Elem
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	7
Kindergarten	54
Grade 1	62
Grade 2	52
Grade 3	59
Grade 4	43
Grade 5	63
Grade 6	52

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Pawnee Elem
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	199	50.8%
Male	193	49.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)