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Highlands Elementary School

6200 Roe
Mission, KS 66205
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%
Serving 373 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Highlands Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 373 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : Top 5% in KS
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 5%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Highlands Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Highlands Elementary School's student population of 373 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
373 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Highlands Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Highlands Elementary School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (KS)
#53 out of 1280 schools
(Top 5%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Highlands Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Highlands Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Kansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
65-69%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Highlands Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70-79%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Highlands Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Kansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Highlands Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Highlands Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
9%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Highlands Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Highlands Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
79%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Highlands Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Highlands Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Highlands Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Kansas.
0.36
This chart displays the diversity score of Highlands Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Highlands Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Highlands Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Highlands Elementary School's ranking?
Highlands Elementary School is ranked #53 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Highlands Elementary School often compared to?
Highlands Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Prairie Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Highlands Elementary School?
373 students attend Highlands Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Highlands Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Highlands Elementary School?
Highlands Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Highlands Elementary School offer ?
Highlands Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Highlands Elementary School part of?
Highlands Elementary School is part of Shawnee Mission Pub School District.
In what neighborhood is Highlands Elementary School located?
Highlands Elementary School is located in the Mission Village neighborhood of Mission, KS.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 373 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 5%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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