Excellent
#98 of 1,294 schools in KS
Top 8% in state
Lenexa Hills Elementary
Elementary School · Shawnee Mission Pub Sch · Lenexa, KS
A Shawnee Mission Pub Sch elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
8650 Haven St, Lenexa, KS 66219
- Math 56% proficient (2025)
- Reading 60% proficient (2025)
- 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lenexa Hills Elementary score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 11 points since 2020, reaching 58% in 2025, across a 8-year record (2018–2025).
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2018-2025) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2018-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 22 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
37.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lenexa Hills Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Kansas City map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 37Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,534/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lenexa), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$91,144
Median home value
$370,500
Median rent
$1,458/mo
College educated
54.8%
Homeownership
33.7%
Poverty rate
5.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 66219; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Christa Mcauliffe ElemEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | PK–6 | 1.5 mi | 407 | Compare → |
| Sunflower ElemEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–6 | 1.5 mi | 397 | Compare → |
| Highlands ElemEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | PK–6 | Not available | 366 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Shawnee Mission Pub Sch
- Schools in district
- 45
- Rank in district
- #6 of 44
- District spending per student
- $12,338NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lenexa Hills Elementary is listed in Shawnee Mission Pub Sch; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lenexa Hills Elementary
Lenexa Hills Elementary is a public elementary school in Lenexa, KS, part of Shawnee Mission Pub Sch, serving approximately 311 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #98 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lenexa Hills Elementary
What grades does Lenexa Hills Elementary serve?
Lenexa Hills Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Lenexa Hills Elementary?
Lenexa Hills Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 311 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lenexa Hills Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lenexa Hills Elementary is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lenexa Hills Elementary rank in KS?
Lenexa Hills Elementary ranks #98 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Lenexa Hills Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Lenexa Hills Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Lenexa Hills Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lenexa Hills Elementary has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).
Is Lenexa Hills Elementary a charter school?
No, Lenexa Hills Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lenexa Hills Elementary a Title I school?
No, Lenexa Hills Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lenexa Hills Elementary?
37.3% of students at Lenexa Hills Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 311
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Johnson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.7%
- Phone
- (913) 993-5700
- Area population (ZIP 66219)
- 13,410
- Area average commute
- 18.8 min
- Area median age
- 33.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 66219; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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