Manchester Park Elementary School, Lenexa, KS (2026 List)

About Manchester Park Elementary

Manchester Park Elementary is a public school in Lenexa, Kansas, that serves students in grades PK–5. It has about 613 students. The school has a student-to-teacher ratio of 18:1, which allows for focused instruction and personalized learning. The main subjects taught at Manchester Park Elementary are reading, writing, math, science, and social studies. It also has art, music, and physical education enrichment programs to help students grow in all areas. There are students from many different backgrounds, which makes the school a friendly and cooperative place to learn. U.S. News says that 68% of students at Manchester Park Elementary did well enough in math and 63% did well enough in reading. The school offers extra activities, targeted help, and other resources to meet the needs of all of its students. Manchester Park Elementary keeps the learning environment structured and supportive with technology driven classrooms and active family involvement. The school does a good job of motivating the students by always promoting better, focusing on their academic growth, and helping them, making it one of the top schools in Kansas.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 58%

Reading 63%

State average proficiency is 58% in Math and 63% in Reading.

34

Full-time Teachers

17 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

613

Total Students

$48210

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 78.79%

Asian 4.89%

Hispanic 7.34%

Black 5.38%

Two+ Races 3.26%

Native Am. 0.33%

White

78.79%

Asian

4.89%

Hispanic

7.34%

Black

5.38%

Two+ Races

3.26%

Native Am.

0.33%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 613

50.08%

307 Female

49.92%

306 Male

Student Population

613 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

280 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Manchester Park Elementary Contact Information

Address

9810 Prairie Creek Rd, Lenexa, KS, 66220

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Phone

(913) 780-7540

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Website

http://schools.olatheschools.com/manchesterpark/

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:50 AM - 3:15 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:35 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

second-grade teacher Marcy Anderson, who won the March 2025 Honored National Teaching Award, nominated by a student and their mom for her life-changing impact and creating a safe, supportive classroom environment, showing the school's dedication to inspiring educators.

FAQ

Q1. How does the school make the classroom a good place to learn?

Ans. To keep the atmosphere positive, staff members use praise, consistent routines, and helpful interactions.

Q2. Are there activities that add to the experience?

Ans. Students like clubs based on their interests, science challenges, and art classes.

Q3: How do families stay up to date?

Ans. Communication includes newsletters, online platforms, and updates from the classroom.

Q4. What health and wellness programs does the school have?

Ans. Activities led by a counselor, mindfulness exercises, and movement breaks are all part of the programs.

Q5: How does the school honor students' successes?

Ans. Awards, monthly assemblies, and recognition in the classroom are all ways to show off achievements.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2

SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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