What grades does Mize Elementary School serve?

Mize Elementary School operates as a Primary school within the local district. The school serves families in the Shawnee area.

Where is Mize Elementary School located?

Mize Elementary School is a rural school in Shawnee, KS.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mize Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Mize Elementary School is 13.3:1. Lower ratios generally indicate smaller class sizes.

What schools are in Shawnee, KS?

Schools in Shawnee include Mize Elementary School and others operated by the local district. The district serves families throughout the Shawnee area.

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Mize Elementary School — School Calendar 2026-27

Primary|Shawnee, Kansas|De Soto

Shawnee, KS 66227

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Upcoming Events

Nov

Mon

Thanksgiving HolidayBreakDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Dec

Thu

High School Half Day Final ExamsexamDistrict-wide

Half Day Final Exams – High School students

Dec

Fri

End of Second Quarter / Half Day K-12half_dayDistrict-wide

½ Day of School for Grades K-12; ½ Teacher Workday; NO SCHOOL for Early Childhood; End of Second Quarter

Dec

Mon

Winter BreakBreakDistrict-wide

NO SCHOOL FOR ALL STUDENTS AND STAFF; Buildings Closed -- WINTER BREAK Review the calendar for the full break dates.

Jan

Mon

Teacher Workday - No SchoolStaff DayDistrict-wide

NO SCHOOL FOR ALL STUDENTS – Teacher Workday

Jan

Tue

Professional In-Service Day - No SchoolStaff DayDistrict-wide

NO SCHOOL FOR ALL STUDENTS – Professional In-Service Day

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School Profile

Grades

PK–5

Enrollment

453

Student:Teacher

13.3:1

Locale

Rural

District

De Soto

Econ. Disadvantaged

10.8%

Phone

(913)441-0880

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

69%

95th percentile in KS

Math Proficiency

63%

95th percentile in KS

Chronic Absenteeism

4.2%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

2 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 17.6:1

Worse than average in KS

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

482

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

26.91

100% fully certified

Counselors

Psychologists

0.5

Social Workers

0.5

Nurses

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$12,616

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$7,912

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$16,150

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 5%State 59%Local 36%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$316,796

+2.8% 1yr+34.6% 5yr

Kansas City, MO metro area

Community Need Level

Low

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

9.1%

Below 150% poverty line

3.1%

Unemployment rate

5.5%

Uninsured residents

3.6%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

901

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

763

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

190 (25%)

Speech/Language Impairment

142 (19%)

Other Health Impairment

113 (15%)

Autism

90 (12%)

Intellectual Disability

31 (4%)

Emotional Disturbance

15 (2%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

474

Current enrollment

Stable(+8% 5yr)

Coming Up

Mon, Nov 23, 2026

Thanksgiving Holiday

NO SCHOOL FOR ALL STUDENTS AND STAFF; Buildings Closed (Thanksgiving Holiday)

Break

Thu, Dec 17, 2026

High School Half Day Final Exams

Half Day Final Exams – High School students

exam

Fri, Dec 18, 2026

End of Second Quarter / Half Day K-12

½ Day of School for Grades K-12; ½ Teacher Workday; NO SCHOOL for Early Childhood; End of Second Quarter

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Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in De Soto. Mize Elementary School follows the district calendar.

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day - No SchoolDistrict-wide NO SCHOOL FOR ALL STUDENTS AND STAFF; Holiday (Labor Day) Review the school calendar for complete holiday break dates.	Holiday	—
Fri, Sep 25, 2026	No School - Buildings ClosedDistrict-wide NO SCHOOL FOR ALL STUDENTS AND STAFF -- Buildings Closed	Break	—
Thu, Oct 15, 2026	End of First QuarterDistrict-wide	Event	—
Fri, Oct 16, 2026	Staff In-Service / Teacher Workday - No SchoolDistrict-wide NO SCHOOL FOR ALL STUDENTS; ½ Professional In-Service Day, ½ Teacher Workday	Staff Day	—
Mon, Oct 19, 2026	Professional In-Service Day - No SchoolDistrict-wide NO SCHOOL FOR ALL STUDENTS -- Professional In-Service Day	Staff Day	—
Tue, Oct 20, 2026	Start of Second QuarterDistrict-wide Start of Second Quarter – Classes Resume	Event	—
Mon, Nov 23, 2026	Thanksgiving HolidayDistrict-wide NO SCHOOL FOR ALL STUDENTS AND STAFF; Buildings Closed (Thanksgiving Holiday)	Break	—
Thu, Dec 17, 2026	High School Half Day Final ExamsDistrict-wide Half Day Final Exams – High School students	exam	—
Fri, Dec 18, 2026	End of Second Quarter / Half Day K-12District-wide ½ Day of School for Grades K-12; ½ Teacher Workday; NO SCHOOL for Early Childhood; End of Second Quarter	half_day	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Winter BreakDistrict-wide NO SCHOOL FOR ALL STUDENTS AND STAFF; Buildings Closed -- WINTER BREAK Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Break	—
Mon, Jan 4, 2027	Teacher Workday - No SchoolDistrict-wide NO SCHOOL FOR ALL STUDENTS – Teacher Workday	Staff Day	—
Tue, Jan 5, 2027	Professional In-Service Day - No SchoolDistrict-wide NO SCHOOL FOR ALL STUDENTS – Professional In-Service Day	Staff Day	—
Wed, Jan 6, 2027	Start of Third QuarterDistrict-wide Start of Third Quarter – Classes Resume	Event	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - No SchoolDistrict-wide NO SCHOOL FOR ALL STUDENTS AND STAFF -- Buildings Closed; Holiday (Martin Luther King, Jr. Day)	Holiday	—
Fri, Feb 12, 2027	No School - Buildings ClosedDistrict-wide NO SCHOOL FOR ALL STUDENTS AND STAFF – Buildings Closed	Break	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Presidents' Day - No SchoolDistrict-wide NO SCHOOL FOR ALL STUDENTS AND STAFF -- Buildings Closed; Holiday (Presidents’ Day)	Holiday	—
Fri, Mar 12, 2027	End of Third QuarterDistrict-wide	Event	—
Mon, Mar 15, 2027	Spring BreakDistrict-wide NO SCHOOL FOR ALL STUDENTS AND STAFF; Buildings Closed -- SPRING BREAK Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Break	—
Mon, Mar 22, 2027	Staff In-Service / Teacher Workday - No SchoolDistrict-wide NO SCHOOL FOR ALL STUDENTS; ½ Professional In-Service Day / ½ Teacher Workday	Staff Day	—
Tue, Mar 23, 2027	Start of Fourth QuarterDistrict-wide Start of Fourth Quarter – Classes Resume	Event	—
Fri, Apr 23, 2027	Professional In-Service Day - No SchoolDistrict-wide NO SCHOOL FOR ALL STUDENTS -- Professional In-Service Day	Staff Day	—
Mon, Apr 26, 2027	No School - Buildings Closed (Potential Make-Up Day)District-wide NO SCHOOL FOR ALL STUDENTS AND STAFF -- Buildings Closed (Identified as potential make-up day, if needed)	Break	—
Sat, May 22, 2027	High School Graduation CeremoniesDistrict-wide High School Graduation Ceremonies; times TBD	Event	—
Wed, May 26, 2027	Last Day of School for Early ChildhoodDistrict-wide	Event	—
Wed, May 26, 2027	High School Half Day Final ExamsDistrict-wide Half Day Final Exams – High School students	exam	—
Thu, May 27, 2027	Last Day of School (Grades K-11)District-wide ½ Day of School for Grades K-11; NO SCHOOL for Early Childhood	Event	—
Fri, May 28, 2027	Teacher Workday (Potential Make-Up Day)District-wide Teacher Workday (Identified as potential make-up day, if needed)	Staff Day	—
Mon, May 31, 2027	Memorial DayDistrict-wide Buildings Closed – Holiday (Memorial Day) Check the calendar for holiday observance details.	Holiday	—

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Frequently Asked Questions about Mize Elementary School

Mize Elementary School has a total enrollment of 453 students and serves grades Primary. The school is part of the local school district in Shawnee, KS.