Broken Arrow Elementary School

5901 Alden
Shawnee, KS 66216
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 355 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Broken Arrow Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 355 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : Top 30% in KS
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 20%)
  • : 30-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Broken Arrow Elementary School's student population of 355 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
355 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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School Rankings

Broken Arrow Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Broken Arrow Elementary School is 0.71, which is more 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)
#305 out of 1280 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Broken Arrow Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Broken Arrow 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.
45-49%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Broken Arrow 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.
30-39%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Broken Arrow 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
12:1
13:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
5%
3%
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Hispanic
16%
21%
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Black
22%
7%
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White
46%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Broken Arrow Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Broken Arrow 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 Broken Arrow Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Kansas.
0.71
This chart displays the diversity score of Broken Arrow 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
44%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Broken Arrow 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
8%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Broken Arrow 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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Broken Arrow Elementary School's ranking?
Broken Arrow Elementary School is ranked #305 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Broken Arrow Elementary School often compared to?
Broken Arrow Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Belinder Elementary School, Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Broken Arrow Elementary School?
355 students attend Broken Arrow Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Broken Arrow Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Broken Arrow Elementary School?
Broken Arrow Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Broken Arrow Elementary School offer ?
Broken Arrow Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Broken Arrow Elementary School part of?
Broken Arrow Elementary School is part of Shawnee Mission Pub School District.
In what neighborhood is Broken Arrow Elementary School located?
Broken Arrow Elementary School is located in the Greenwood Manor neighborhood of Shawnee, KS.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 355 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 20%)
  • : 30-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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