Tecumseh South Elem
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Tecumseh, Kansas 66542 · Shawnee Heights
#171 of 686 elementary schools in Kansas
#17317 of 50,301 nationally
About Tecumseh South Elem
Tecumseh South Elem is a public elementary located in Tecumseh, in the Shawnee Heights school district of Kansas, United States. It caters for Grades PK–6. In 2025 it enrolled 464 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 61.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 171st of 686 ranked elementary schools in Kansas. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (49th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 464.
There are 4 schools in Tecumseh; Tecumseh South Elem ranks 1st of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)58%
- Reading proficiency (30%)48%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)42.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.1
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 Tecumseh South Elem by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 464
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 42.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 48%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 58%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Tecumseh South Elem
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Shawnee Heights Elem
Topeka · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
429 students · 2.5 km away
Shawnee Heights High
Tecumseh · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,218 students · 2.7 km away
Shawnee Heights Middle
Tecumseh · Public middle · Grades 7–8
540 students · 3.1 km away
Tecumseh North Elem
Tecumseh · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
435 students · 4.8 km away
Highland Park High
Topeka · Public high · Grades 9–12
835 students · 5.9 km away
Eisenhower Middle School
Topeka · Public middle · Grades 6–8
440 students · 6.2 km away
Ross Elementary
Topeka · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
563 students · 6.4 km away
Highland Park Central
Topeka · Public elementary · Grades K–5
318 students · 6.5 km away
Scott Dual Language Magnet
Topeka · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
402 students · 7.2 km away
Chase Middle School
Topeka · Public middle · Grades 6–8
390 students · 7.8 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Kansas with a comparable Enrollment.
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465 students
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462 students
Southwest Elem
Pratt · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
462 students
Brookwood Elem
Leawood · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
466 students
Clear Creek Elem
Shawnee · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
461 students
Theo Roosevelt Elem
Manhattan · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
468 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Tecumseh South Elem a good school?
Tecumseh South Elem has a Success Index (US) of 61.3 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #171 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 Tecumseh South Elem rank in Kansas?
Tecumseh South Elem ranks #171 of 686 elementary schools in Kansas and #17317 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Tecumseh South Elem?
Tecumseh South Elem had 464 students in 2025.
Is Tecumseh South Elem a elementary school or a high school?
Tecumseh South Elem is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–6. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Tecumseh South Elem?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Tecumseh South Elem; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.