Rising Star Elem

8600 Candlelight
Shawnee Mission, KS 66215

www.smsd.org/Schools/risingstar/

469 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Rising Star Elementary is a public school located in Lenexa, Kansas, serving students within the Shawnee Mission School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive and collaborative community, focusing on academic growth and the social-emotional development of its diverse student body. By utilizing the district’s comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to provide a well-rounded education that prepares children for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

In addition to its core academic programs, Rising Star emphasizes the importance of community involvement and strong partnerships between educators, students, and families. The school environment is designed to be inclusive and engaging, offering various opportunities for students to participate in extracurricular activities and enrichment programs. As part of the Shawnee Mission School District, Rising Star benefits from the district’s emphasis on modern educational technology, personalized learning strategies, and high standards for student achievement.

469

Total Students

32.3

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rising Star Elem
Demographic	Student Count
White	247
Hispanic	67
Black	97
Asian	10
Two or More	46
Pacific Islander	2

White
247 (52.7 %)
Black
97 (20.7 %)
Hispanic
67 (14.3 %)
Two or More
46 (9.8 %)
Asian
10 (2.1 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4 %)

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)993-4500
Website:	http://www.smsd.org/Schools/risingstar/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	469
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	196
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	46

* 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 67

Grade 1 62

Grade 2 71

Grade 3 57

Grade 4 62

Grade 5 66

Grade 6 51

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Rising Star Elem
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	33
Kindergarten	67
Grade 1	62
Grade 2	71
Grade 3	57
Grade 4	62
Grade 5	66
Grade 6	51

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Rising Star Elem
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	239	51%
Male	230	49%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)