Mission Trail Elementary School

13200 MISSION RD LEAWOOD KS 66209

About Mission Trail Elementary School

Mission Trail Elementary in Leawood is a top-tier Elementary School in Kansas, ranking in the top 1% of all Elementary Schools statewide, and ranked #7. Approximately 369 students in Pre-K-5 attend Mission Trail Elementary and the low 12:1 student–teacher ratio enables personalized instruction. The academic performance is remarkable with 80.9% math proficiency, 83.9% reading proficiency, and 82.8% science proficiency. The school averages are significantly higher than the state average. The student body is diverse with approximately 78% White and a mix of student backgrounds including approximately 12.5% students on free or reduced-price lunch. The school is part of Blue Valley USD 229 which supports strong academic programs, charitable community support programs, and qualified staff. The Mission Trail Elementary School calendar has academic milestones, enrichment activities, and so on that involve the students and the school-community.

Contact Information

Address

13200 MISSION RD LEAWOOD KS 66209

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Phone

(913) 239-6700

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 49%
Reading 49%
State average proficiency is 49% in Math and 49% in Reading.
31
Full-time Teachers
13 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
402
Total Students
$47562
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP [percent] IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Mission Trail Elementary School

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
Detailed program information coming Fall 2025!
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

School Ratings

Ranked

6

of 10 in kansas

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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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:40 AM - 3:45 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:25 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 79.9%
Asian 3.7%
Hispanic 5.2%
Black 3.5%
Two+ Races 7.2%
Native Am. 1%
White
79.9%
Asian
3.7%
Hispanic
5.2%
Black
3.5%
Two+ Races
7.2%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 402
49%
197 Female
51%
205 Male

Student Population

402 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

Latest News

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FAQ

1. How do I register my child to attend Mission Trail Elementary School?

Parents submit an enrollment application and proof of residence, birth certificate, immunization record, and an educational record from the previous school, either online or in person at the school office.


2. Is there STEM programming at Mission Trail Elementary School?

Yes, Mission Trail Elementary has STEM learning in areas like science experiments, coding, robotics, and engineering. We foster critical thinking, problem-solving, and exploratory, hands-on experiences in these areas.


3. Does Mission Trail Elementary School provide student transportation?

Yes, eligible students have a bus service from the district. Bus service for students from home to school to home will specifically follow designated bus routes and schedules to support travel to and from home and school safely and reliably.



4. What is the average student age at Mission Trail Elementary School?

Mission Trail Elementary serves children at ages 5-11 (kindergarten through fifth grade).



5. What type of devices or digital tools does the school use?

Students utilize Chromebooks, interactive whiteboards, various educational apps, and secure online platforms for learning. All devices and platforms utilize secure methods for accessing and storing information whether through collaborative efforts for lessons, to ensure transferral of programs, protection of student learning records, and most importantly the level of literacy in technology.

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

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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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

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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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