Serving 469 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Rising Star Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), 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: 469 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rising Star Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Rising Star Elementary School's student population of 469 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
469 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Rising Star Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rising Star Elementary School is 0.65, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#409 out of 1280 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
14%
21%
Black
21%
7%
White
53%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rising Star Elementary School's ranking?
Rising Star Elementary School is ranked #409 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Rising Star Elementary School often compared to?
Rising Star Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mill Creek Elementary School, Rosehill Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Rising Star Elementary School?
469 students attend Rising Star Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Rising Star Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rising Star Elementary School?
Rising Star Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Rising Star Elementary School offer ?
Rising Star Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Rising Star Elementary School part of?
Rising Star Elementary School is part of Shawnee Mission Pub School District.
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