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#558 of 1,294 schools in KS
Top 43% in state
Shawnee Heights Elem
Elementary School · Shawnee Heights · Topeka, KS
An elementary school in Topeka, KS where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2410 SE Burton Dr, Topeka, KS 66605
- Math 40% proficient (2025)
- Reading 44% proficient (2025)
- 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Shawnee Heights Elem score 41% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 46 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 42% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 55% (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
37.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Shawnee Heights Elem sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 16Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,517/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Topeka), 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
$57,623
Median home value
$157,200
Median rent
$856/mo
College educated
20%
Homeownership
69%
Poverty rate
13.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 66605; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tecumseh South ElemEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–6 | 1.5 mi | 470 | Compare → |
| Tecumseh North ElemEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | PK–6 | 2.2 mi | 460 | Compare → |
| Highland Park CentralEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–5 | 3.0 mi | 308 | Compare → |
| Scott Dual Language MagnetEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–5 | 3.0 mi | 386 | 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.
Shawnee Heights
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #2 of 6
- District spending per student
- $12,353NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Shawnee Heights Elem is listed in Shawnee Heights; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Shawnee Heights Elem
Shawnee Heights Elem is a public elementary school in Topeka, KS, part of Shawnee Heights, serving approximately 434 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #558 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Shawnee Heights Elem
What grades does Shawnee Heights Elem serve?
Shawnee Heights Elem serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Shawnee Heights Elem?
Shawnee Heights Elem has an enrollment of approximately 434 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shawnee Heights Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Shawnee Heights Elem is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Shawnee Heights Elem rank in KS?
Shawnee Heights Elem ranks #558 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Shawnee Heights Elem's MySchoolScout rating?
Shawnee Heights Elem has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Shawnee Heights Elem?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Shawnee Heights Elem has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Shawnee Heights Elem a charter school?
No, Shawnee Heights Elem is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Shawnee Heights Elem a Title I school?
No, Shawnee Heights Elem is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Shawnee Heights Elem?
37.1% of students at Shawnee Heights 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
- 434
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Shawnee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.2%
- Phone
- (785) 357-5400
- Area population (ZIP 66605)
- 20,592
- Area average commute
- 20.1 min
- Area median age
- 37.3
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 66605; 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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