Tomahawk Elem

6301 W 78th St
Shawnee Mission, KS 66204

www.smsd.org/Schools/tomahawk/

290 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Tomahawk Elementary School is a public school located in Prairie Village, Kansas, serving students within the highly regarded Shawnee Mission School District. As a neighborhood school, it focuses on fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. The school is known for its commitment to providing a balanced curriculum that prepares children for future success while encouraging them to become active, engaged members of their local community.

The school prides itself on a culture of collaboration, where teachers, staff, parents, and students work together to maintain a positive educational atmosphere. By utilizing the resources and broad support network of the Shawnee Mission district, Tomahawk Elementary is able to offer a variety of programs and extracurricular opportunities that cater to the diverse needs of its student body. Its central location in the 66204 area makes it a focal point for families in the region who prioritize a strong, community-oriented foundation for their children’s early education.

290

Total Students

24.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

28.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tomahawk Elem
Demographic	Student Count
White	207
Hispanic	40
Black	11
Asian	4
Two or More	27
Pacific Islander	1

White
207 (71.4 %)
Hispanic
40 (13.8 %)
Two or More
27 (9.3 %)
Black
11 (3.8 %)
Asian
4 (1.4 %)
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)993-5500
Website:	http://www.smsd.org/Schools/tomahawk/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	290
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	66
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 4

Kindergarten 35

Grade 1 53

Grade 2 39

Grade 3 36

Grade 4 38

Grade 5 38

Grade 6 47

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Tomahawk Elem
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	4
Kindergarten	35
Grade 1	53
Grade 2	39
Grade 3	36
Grade 4	38
Grade 5	38
Grade 6	47

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Tomahawk Elem
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	144	49.7%
Male	146	50.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)