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Rising Star Elem

8600 Candlelight Ln, Lenexa, KS, 66215

Ranked 107 of 293 in KANSAS

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About Rising Star Elem

Rising Star Elementary School is a public school in Lenexa, Kansas, that serves students in grades PK–6. The school has 459 students and a student-teacher ratio of 14:1, which means that teachers can give each student more personalized help with their studies. Rising Star Elementary has students from many different backgrounds, which is typical of the Lenexa area. The school focuses on basic reading and math skills, with structured help and age-appropriate enrichment activities to support this. According to data from U.S. News, 40% of students were proficient in math and 41% were proficient in reading/ELA. This shows that they are doing better in school and that they are still getting better in some areas. In addition to their core classes, students can take part in programs in art, music, physical education, and other areas that help them grow. In Johnson County, the amount of money spent on each student is usually in line with the amount of money given to public schools. This money helps pay for important support and instruction services. Families in Lenexa should choose Rising Star Elementary School because it has small classes, a well-rounded curriculum, and a friendly place to learn, making it one of the best schools in Kansas

Rising Star Elem Contact Information

Address

8600 Candlelight Ln, Lenexa, KS, 66215

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Phone

(913) 993-4500

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 40%
Reading 41%
State average proficiency is 40% in Math and 41% in Reading.
32
Full-time Teachers
14 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
459
Total Students
$48210
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 107 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Rising Star Elem

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

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.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:15 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.

Student Demographics

White 52.29%
Asian 1.31%
Hispanic 16.34%
Black 20.48%
Two+ Races 8.93%
Native Am. 0%
White
52.29%
Asian
1.31%
Hispanic
16.34%
Black
20.48%
Two+ Races
8.93%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 459
52.29%
240 Female
47.71%
219 Male

Student Population

459 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

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Latest News

Hope Smylie, a third-grade teacher, has been nominated for a Kansas Horizon Award, which recognizes outstanding first-year teachers in the state.

FAQ

Q1. What chances do students have to be leaders?

Ans. Students can help out as helpers, class representatives, or event volunteers.

Q2. How does the school make students want to learn?

Ans. Lessons that are based on questions, exploration stations, and interactive materials all make people curious.

Q3. Are there activities for community partners?

Ans. The school works with groups in the area to put on events, programs, and provide educational support.

Q4. Are there arts-related activities at the school?

Ans. Students take part in music, crafts, performances, and creative projects in the classroom.

Q5. How does the school involve families?

Ans. Family nights, workshops, and chances to volunteer all help people get to know each other better.

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

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

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

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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