Broken Arrow Elem

www.smsd.org/Schools/brokenarrow/

355 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Broken Arrow Elementary School is a prominent institution within the Shawnee Mission School District, located in the residential community of Shawnee Mission, Kansas. Serving students in the surrounding neighborhood, the school is deeply integrated into the district's broader mission of providing a comprehensive, rigorous academic environment. As part of the Shawnee Mission system, Broken Arrow emphasizes a supportive educational climate that prioritizes both student achievement and social-emotional growth, aiming to prepare children for success in secondary education.

The school is known for fostering a collaborative community atmosphere where teachers, parents, and students work together to create an engaging learning experience. By leveraging the resources of the Shawnee Mission School District, Broken Arrow offers a curriculum that balances core academics with enrichment opportunities, ensuring that students develop fundamental skills while exploring diverse interests. With its focus on character development and academic excellence, the school serves as a cornerstone for families in the area seeking a well-rounded and stable primary education.

355

Total Students

29.1

Full-Time Teachers

12.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Broken Arrow Elem
Demographic	Student Count
White	163
Hispanic	56
Black	79
Asian	17
Two or More	36
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
163 (45.9 %)
Black
79 (22.3 %)
Hispanic
56 (15.8 %)
Two or More
36 (10.1 %)
Asian
17 (4.8 %)
American Indian
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)993-2300
Website:	http://www.smsd.org/Schools/brokenarrow/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	355
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	180
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	37

* 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 30

Kindergarten 48

Grade 1 43

Grade 2 53

Grade 3 52

Grade 4 48

Grade 5 40

Grade 6 41

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Broken Arrow Elem
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	30
Kindergarten	48
Grade 1	43
Grade 2	53
Grade 3	52
Grade 4	48
Grade 5	40
Grade 6	41

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Broken Arrow Elem
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	168	47.3%
Male	187	52.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)