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Tecumseh South Elementary School vs. Shawnee Heights Elementary School

Should you attend Tecumseh South Elementary School or Shawnee Heights Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Tecumseh South Elementary School
3346 Se Tecumseh Rd
Tecumseh, KS 66542
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Shawnee Heights Elementary School
2410 Se Burton Dr
Topeka, KS 66605
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 470 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Tecumseh South Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 434 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Shawnee Heights 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 37% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-6
Total Students
470 students
434 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Tecumseh South Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Shawnee Heights Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Tecumseh South Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Shawnee Heights Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
32 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Tecumseh South Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Shawnee Heights Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Tecumseh South Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Shawnee Heights School District and the state of Kansas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Shawnee Heights Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Shawnee Heights School District and the state of Kansas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#314 out of 1269 schools in KS
(Top 30%)
#423 out of 1269 schools in KS
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Tecumseh South Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Shawnee Heights Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
51%
(Top 20% in KS)
37%
(Top 50% in KS)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Tecumseh South Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Shawnee Heights School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Shawnee Heights Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Shawnee Heights School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
37%
(Top 50% in KS)(21-22 School Year Data)
41%
(Top 50% in KS)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Tecumseh South Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Shawnee Heights School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Shawnee Heights Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Shawnee Heights School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-44%
(Top 50% in KS)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-49%
(Top 30% in KS)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Tecumseh South Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Shawnee Heights School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Shawnee Heights Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Shawnee Heights School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Tecumseh South Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Shawnee Heights Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
27
30
Kindergarten Students
48
57
Grade 1 Students
60
50
Grade 2 Students
53
59
Grade 3 Students
66
45
Grade 4 Students
64
60
Grade 5 Students
78
70
Grade 6 Students
74
63

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Tecumseh South Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Shawnee Heights School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Shawnee Heights Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Shawnee Heights School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2017-18 school year.
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Tecumseh South Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Shawnee Heights School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Shawnee Heights Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Shawnee Heights School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% Hispanic
14%
21%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Tecumseh South Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Shawnee Heights School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Shawnee Heights Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Shawnee Heights School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
4%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Tecumseh South Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Shawnee Heights School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Shawnee Heights Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Shawnee Heights School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
71%
61%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Tecumseh South Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Shawnee Heights School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Shawnee Heights Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Shawnee Heights School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Tecumseh South Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Shawnee Heights School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Shawnee Heights Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Shawnee Heights School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.47
0.57
This chart showcases the diversity score of Tecumseh South Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Shawnee Heights School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Shawnee Heights Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Shawnee Heights School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
29%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Tecumseh South Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Shawnee Heights School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Shawnee Heights Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Shawnee Heights School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Tecumseh South Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Shawnee Heights School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Shawnee Heights Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Shawnee Heights School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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