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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).
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
222 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">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
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>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 Public School District.

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