Very Good
#315 of 1,294 schools in KS
Top 24% in state
Rushton Elem
Elementary School · Shawnee Mission Pub Sch · Mission, KS
A Shawnee Mission Pub Sch elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
6001 W 52nd St, Mission, KS 66202
- Math 48% proficient (2025)
- Reading 55% proficient (2025)
- 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Rushton Elem score 51% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 51% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 38 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
54.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Rushton Elem 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 50Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,922/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mission), 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
$72,148
Median home value
$264,400
Median rent
$1,228/mo
College educated
50.8%
Homeownership
49.8%
Poverty rate
11.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 66202; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westwood View ElemEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | PK–6 | 0.2 mi | 320 | Compare → |
| St Agnes Catholic Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.3private | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 299 | Compare → |
| Horizon AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.6private | 1–12 | 0.6 mi | 113 | Compare → |
| Frank Rushton ElemEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 319 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
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
- #19 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
Rushton Elem is listed in Shawnee Mission Pub Sch; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rushton Elem
Rushton Elem is a public elementary school in Mission, KS, part of Shawnee Mission Pub Sch, serving approximately 289 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #315 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rushton Elem
What grades does Rushton Elem serve?
Rushton Elem serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Rushton Elem?
Rushton Elem has an enrollment of approximately 289 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rushton Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Rushton Elem is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rushton Elem rank in KS?
Rushton Elem ranks #315 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Rushton Elem's MySchoolScout rating?
Rushton Elem has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Rushton Elem?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rushton Elem has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Rushton Elem a charter school?
No, Rushton Elem is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Rushton Elem a Title I school?
No, Rushton Elem is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rushton Elem?
54.3% of students at Rushton Elem 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
- 289
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Johnson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.7%
- Phone
- (913) 993-4900
- Area population (ZIP 66202)
- 17,321
- Area average commute
- 19.2 min
- Area median age
- 34.4
Official sources & links
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 66202; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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