School Overview
Merriam Park Elementary, located in Shawnee Mission, Kansas, is a public school dedicated to fostering a supportive and academically rigorous environment for its diverse student body. As part of the Shawnee Mission School District, the school emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum designed to meet the individual needs of every child while encouraging social-emotional growth. The school community is known for its strong emphasis on collaboration, working closely with families and the surrounding Merriam neighborhood to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Merriam Park Elementary focuses on developing well-rounded students through a variety of extracurricular opportunities and community engagement initiatives. The school leverages modern educational tools and instructional strategies to prepare students for future success, emphasizing critical thinking and lifelong learning. With a commitment to equity and excellence, Merriam Park serves as a foundational pillar for its students, aiming to nurture both the academic achievement and the character development of the next generation.
431
Total Students
31.9
Full-Time Teachers
13.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
56.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Merriam Park Elementary
Demographic Student Count
White227
Hispanic107
Black59
Asian5
Two or More27
American Indian5
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    227 (52.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    107 (24.8 %)
  • Black
    59 (13.7 %)
  • Two or More
    27 (6.3 %)
  • Asian
    5 (1.2 %)
  • American Indian
    5 (1.2 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.2 %)
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)993-3600
Website: http://merriampark.smsd.org/
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 431
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 31.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 199
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 43
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 32
Kindergarten 53
Grade 1 54
Grade 2 69
Grade 3 52
Grade 4 57
Grade 5 55
Grade 6 59

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Merriam Park Elementary
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten32
Kindergarten53
Grade 154
Grade 269
Grade 352
Grade 457
Grade 555
Grade 659
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Merriam Park Elementary
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female23855.2%
Male19344.8%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)