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Ray Marsh Elementary School

5642 Rosehill Rd
Shawnee, KS 66216
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 478 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 18:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 478 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : 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:

School Overview

Ray Marsh Elementary School's student population of 478 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
478 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers

School Rankings

Ray Marsh Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ray Marsh Elementary School is 0.45, which is less 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)
#56 out of 1280 schools
(Top 5%)
(22-23)
75%
31%
59%
32%
70-74%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
12%
22%
Black
7%
7%
White
73%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.45
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ray Marsh Elementary School's ranking?
Ray Marsh Elementary School is ranked #56 out of 1,280 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?
478 students attend Ray Marsh Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Ray Marsh Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ray Marsh Elementary School?
Ray Marsh Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, 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 Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 478 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : 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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