Serving 311 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Lenexa Hills Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 311 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lenexa Hills Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Lenexa Hills Elementary School's student population of 311 students has grown by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 37% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
311 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lenexa Hills Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lenexa Hills Elementary School is 0.55, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#122 out of 1280 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
13%
22%
Black
10%
7%
White
65%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lenexa Hills Elementary School's ranking?
Lenexa Hills Elementary School is ranked #122 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Lenexa Hills Elementary School?
311 students attend Lenexa Hills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Lenexa Hills Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lenexa Hills Elementary School?
Lenexa Hills Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lenexa Hills Elementary School offer ?
Lenexa Hills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Lenexa Hills Elementary School part of?
Lenexa Hills Elementary School is part of Shawnee Mission Pub School District.
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