Merriam Park Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Merriam, Kansas 66203 · Shawnee Mission Pub Sch
#476 of 686 elementary schools in Kansas
#33600 of 50,301 nationally
About Merriam Park Elementary
Merriam Park Elementary is a public elementary located in Merriam, in the Shawnee Mission Pub Sch school district of Kansas, United States. It caters for Grades PK–6. In 2025 it enrolled 415 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 37.6 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 476th of 686 ranked elementary schools in Kansas. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (28th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 415.
There are 2 schools in Merriam; Merriam Park Elementary ranks 2nd of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)35%
- Reading proficiency (30%)37%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)58.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.8
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Merriam Park Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 415
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 58.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 37%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 35%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Merriam Park Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Hocker Grove Middle
Shawnee · Public middle · Grades 7–8
714 students · 745 m away
Nieman Elem
Shawnee · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
456 students · 1.4 km away
Crestview Elem
Merriam · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
374 students · 2.3 km away
Rhein Benninghoven Elem
Shawnee · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
423 students · 2.6 km away
Bluejacket-Flint
Shawnee · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
395 students · 2.7 km away
Shawnee Mission Northwest High
Shawnee · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,599 students · 2.7 km away
Shawanoe Elem
Shawnee · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
530 students · 2.8 km away
Shawnee Mission North High
Overland Park · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,502 students · 2.8 km away
Ray Marsh Elem
Shawnee · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
458 students · 2.9 km away
Trailridge Middle
Shawnee · Public middle · Grades 7–8
752 students · 3.3 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Kansas with a comparable Enrollment.
New York Elem
Lawrence · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
415 students
Whitson Elem
Topeka · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
416 students
White Elem
Wichita · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
414 students
Marysville Elem
Marysville · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
417 students
Morris Hill Elem
Fort Riley · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
413 students
Maize Elementary
Maize · Public elementary · Grades K–4
413 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Merriam Park Elementary a good school?
Merriam Park Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 37.6 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #476 of 686 in Kansas. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Merriam Park Elementary rank in Kansas?
Merriam Park Elementary ranks #476 of 686 elementary schools in Kansas and #33600 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Merriam Park Elementary?
Merriam Park Elementary had 415 students in 2025.
Is Merriam Park Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Merriam Park Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–6. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Merriam Park Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Merriam Park Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.