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Katherine Carpenter Elementary School (Closed 2008)

9700 W 96th St
Overland Park, KS 66212
Katherine Carpenter Elementary School serves 222 students in grades Kindergarten-6. 
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was equal to the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 19% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
222 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (KS)
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
5%
22%
Black
10%
7%
White
81%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.33
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Katherine Carpenter Elementary School?
222 students attend Katherine Carpenter Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Katherine Carpenter Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Katherine Carpenter Elementary School?
Katherine Carpenter Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Katherine Carpenter Elementary School offer ?
Katherine Carpenter Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Katherine Carpenter Elementary School part of?
Katherine Carpenter Elementary School is part of Shawnee Mission 51±¬ÁÏ District.

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