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Ray Marsh Elementary School (Ranked Top 5% for 2026) - Shawnee, KS

Ray Marsh Elementary School

5642 Rosehill Rd
Shawnee, KS 66216
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 458 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Ray Marsh Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 458 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : Top 5% in KS
  • : 75% (Top 5%)
  • : 59% (Top 10%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Ray Marsh Elementary School's student population of 458 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
458 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Ray Marsh is a student-centered learning environment focused on continuous growth by creating a community of respect, responsibility, and safety.

School Rankings

Ray Marsh Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ray Marsh Elementary School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (KS)
#34 out of 1269 schools
(Top 5%)
75%
31%
59%
32%
70-74%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
14%
23%
Black
6%
7%
White
74%
60%
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.43
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ray Marsh Elementary School's ranking?
Ray Marsh Elementary School is ranked #34 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Ray Marsh Elementary School?
458 students attend Ray Marsh Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Ray Marsh Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ray Marsh Elementary School?
Ray Marsh Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ray Marsh Elementary School offer ?
Ray Marsh Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ray Marsh Elementary School part of?
Ray Marsh Elementary School is part of Shawnee Mission Pub School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 458 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 75% (Top 5%)
  • : 59% (Top 10%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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