Santa Fe Trail Elem vs Shawnee Mission East High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Santa Fe Trail Elem
Overland Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
310 students
Shawnee Mission East High
Prairie Village · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,737 students
| Measure | Santa Fe Trail Elem Overland Park, Kansas | Shawnee Mission East High Prairie Village, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #120 of 686 | #12 of 296 |
| National rank | #13523 of 50,301 | #5858 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 310 | 1,737 |
| Enrollment | 310 | 1,737 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.9% | 12.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 44% |
| city | Overland Park | Prairie Village |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Santa Fe Trail Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.9 vs 59.8).
- •Santa Fe Trail Elem does better on math proficiency (57% vs 44%).
- •Santa Fe Trail Elem does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 50%).
- •Shawnee Mission East High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.7% vs 33.9%).
- •Santa Fe Trail Elem does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 16.4).
- •Shawnee Mission East High is the larger school with 1,737 students compared with 310.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Santa Fe Trail Elem better than Shawnee Mission East High?
On the Success Index (US), Santa Fe Trail Elem ranks higher (66.9 vs 59.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Santa Fe Trail Elem and Shawnee Mission East High?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Overland Park and Prairie Village in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Santa Fe Trail Elem: 310. Shawnee Mission East High: 1,737. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Santa Fe Trail Elem and Shawnee Mission East High rank in Kansas?
Santa Fe Trail Elem is 120th of 686 and Shawnee Mission East High is 12th of 296 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).