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Comanche Elementary School

8200 Grant
Overland Park, KS 66204
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 374 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Comanche Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 374 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 78%
  • : Top 50% in KS
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Comanche Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:

School Overview

Comanche Elementary School's student population of 374 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
374 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Year Founded
1970
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026

School Rankings

Comanche Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Comanche Elementary School is 0.63, 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.
This School
State Level (KS)
#438 out of 1269 schools
(Top 50%)
35-39%
31%
35-39%
32%
40-49%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
55%
22%
Black
13%
7%
White
22%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.63
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Buffaloes
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Comanche Elementary School's ranking?
Comanche Elementary School is ranked #438 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Comanche Elementary School often compared to?
Comanche Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pawnee Elementary School, Apache Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Comanche Elementary School?
374 students attend Comanche Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Comanche Elementary School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 13% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Comanche Elementary School?
Comanche Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Comanche Elementary School offer ?
Comanche Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Comanche Elementary School part of?
Comanche Elementary School is part of Shawnee Mission Public School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 374 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 78%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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