Shawnee Heights Elem
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Topeka, Kansas 66605 · Shawnee Heights
#279 of 686 elementary schools in Kansas
#24419 of 50,301 nationally
About Shawnee Heights Elem
Shawnee Heights Elem is a public elementary located in Topeka, in the Shawnee Heights school district of Kansas, United States. It caters for Grades PK–6. In 2025 it enrolled 429 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 51.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 279th of 686 ranked elementary schools in Kansas. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (32th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 429.
There are 42 schools in Topeka; Shawnee Heights Elem ranks 10th of 41 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)37%
- Reading proficiency (30%)45%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)37.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.4
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 Shawnee Heights Elem by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 429
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 37.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 45%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 37%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
Free academic assessment
Is your child on grade level in reading and math?
Success Tutoring offers personalised English and math tutoring from Kindergarten to Grade 12. Start with a free online assessment and a clear plan for the year ahead.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Schools near Shawnee Heights Elem
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Tecumseh South Elem
Tecumseh · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
464 students · 2.5 km away
Tecumseh North Elem
Tecumseh · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
435 students · 3.5 km away
Highland Park High
Topeka · Public high · Grades 9–12
835 students · 4.0 km away
Scott Dual Language Magnet
Topeka · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
402 students · 4.8 km away
Highland Park Central
Topeka · Public elementary · Grades K–5
318 students · 4.9 km away
Eisenhower Middle School
Topeka · Public middle · Grades 6–8
440 students · 5.0 km away
Shawnee Heights High
Tecumseh · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,218 students · 5.1 km away
Ross Elementary
Topeka · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
563 students · 5.2 km away
Chase Middle School
Topeka · Public middle · Grades 6–8
390 students · 5.4 km away
State Street Elem
Topeka · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
411 students · 5.5 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Kansas with a comparable Enrollment.
Trailwood Elem
Overland Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
429 students
Kelly Liberal Arts Academy
Wichita · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
429 students
Starside Elem
De Soto · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
428 students
Liberty View Elementary
Olathe · Public elementary · Grades K–5
430 students
Prairie Ridge Elementary School
Shawnee · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
431 students
Fort Larned Elementary School
Larned · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
431 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Shawnee Heights Elem a good school?
Shawnee Heights Elem has a Success Index (US) of 51.1 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #279 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 Shawnee Heights Elem rank in Kansas?
Shawnee Heights Elem ranks #279 of 686 elementary schools in Kansas and #24419 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Shawnee Heights Elem?
Shawnee Heights Elem had 429 students in 2025.
Is Shawnee Heights Elem a elementary school or a high school?
Shawnee Heights Elem is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–6. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Shawnee Heights Elem?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Shawnee Heights Elem; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.