Olathe School District

14160 Black Bob Road
Olathe, KS 66063-2000
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Olathe School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kansas for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 36 public preschools serving 13,024 students in Olathe School District. This district's average pre testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public pre schools in Kansas.
Public Preschools in Olathe School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Kansas public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Kansas public preschool average of 35% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
52 Schools
579 Schools
# Students
29,304 Students
178,671 Students
# Teachers
2,281 Teachers
13,257 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

District Rank

Olathe School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 286 school districts in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 89% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (KS)
#40 out of 286 school districts
(Top 20%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Olathe  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
37%
28%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Olathe  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of KS by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
44%
36%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Olathe  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of KS by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
92%
86%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Olathe  School District and public school graduation rate of KS by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.55
0.53
# American Indian Students
107 Students
1,220 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1,275 Students
3,553 Students
% Asian Students
4%
2%
# Hispanic Students
5,172 Students
34,163 Students
% Hispanic Students
18%
19%
# Black Students
2,248 Students
11,446 Students
% Black Students
8%
7%
# White Students
18,952 Students
116,696 Students
% White Students
65%
65%
# Hawaiian Students
72 Students
411 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,478 Students
11,182 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
923
19,640
# Students in K Grade:
2,024
27,361
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,986
25,888
# Students in 2nd Grade:
2,045
25,969
# Students in 3rd Grade:
2,111
24,307
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,987
23,936
# Students in 5th Grade:
2,068
21,698
# Students in 6th Grade:
2,108
7,142
# Students in 7th Grade:
2,170
1,260
# Students in 8th Grade:
2,312
1,225
# Students in 9th Grade:
2,413
70
# Students in 10th Grade:
2,307
60
# Students in 11th Grade:
2,354
56
# Students in 12th Grade:
2,352
59
# Ungraded Students:
144
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District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,193 is higher than the state median of $16,220. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,969 is less than the state median of $17,133. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
This School District
This State (KS)
Total Revenue
$504 MM
$7,774 MM
This chart display total revenue of Olathe  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in KS by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$439 MM
$8,211 MM
This chart display total spending of Olathe  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in KS by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$17,193
$16,220
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Olathe  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in KS by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$14,969
$17,133
This chart display average spending per public school student in Olathe  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in KS by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Olathe School District Public Preschools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Regency Place Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
13250 S Greenwood
Olathe, KS 66062
(913) 780-7620
Grades: PK-5
| 411 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Cedar Creek Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
11150 S Clare Rd
Olathe, KS 66061
(913) 780-7360
Grades: PK-5
| 426 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Meadow Lane Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
21880 College Blvd
Olathe, KS 66061
(913) 780-7550
Grades: PK-5
| 403 students
Rank: #44.
Manchester Park Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
9810 Prairie Creek Rd
Lenexa, KS 66220
(913) 780-7540
Grades: PK-5
| 601 students
Rank: #55.
Canyon Creek Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
24001 W 97th Terr
Lenexa, KS 66227
(913) 780-7400
Grades: PK-5
| 388 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Arbor Creek Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
16150 S Brougham Dr
Olathe, KS 66062
(913) 780-7300
Grades: PK-5
| 420 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Bentwood Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
13000 Bond St
Overland Park, KS 66213
(913) 780-7320
Grades: PK-5
| 349 students
Rank: #88.
Clearwater Creek Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
930 S Clearwater Creek Drive
Olathe, KS 66061
(913) 780-7360
Grades: PK-5
| 541 students
Rank: #99.
Sunnyside Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
16025 S. Lindenwood Dr
Olathe, KS 66062
(913) 780-7680
Grades: PK-5
| 349 students
Rank: #1010.
Brougham Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
15500 S Brougham Dr
Olathe, KS 66062
(913) 780-7350
Grades: PK-5
| 320 students
Rank: #11 - 1411. - 14.
Black Bob Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
14701 S Brougham Dr
Olathe, KS 66062
(913) 780-7310
Grades: PK-5
| 332 students
Rank: #11 - 1411. - 14.
Madison Place Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
16651 S. Warwick St
Olathe, KS 66062
(913) 780-7520
Grades: PK-5
| 400 students
Rank: #11 - 1411. - 14.
Millbrooke Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
11751 S Sunnybrook Blvd
Olathe, KS 66061
(913) 780-7560
Grades: PK-5
| 407 students
Rank: #11 - 1411. - 14.
Pleasant Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
12235 Rosehill Rd
Overland Park, KS 66213
(913) 780-7590
Grades: PK-5
| 295 students
Rank: #1515.
Ravenwood Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
12211 S. Clinton St
Olathe, KS 66061
(913) 780-7640
Grades: PK-5
| 451 students
Rank: #1616.
Green Springs Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
14675 S Alden St
Olathe, KS 66062
(913) 780-7450
Grades: PK-5
| 256 students
Rank: #1717.
Forest View Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
12567 S. Canyon Dr
Olathe, KS 66063
(913) 780-7440
Grades: PK-5
| 480 students
Rank: #1818.
Prairie Center Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
629 N Persimmon Dr
Olathe, KS 66061
(913) 780-7610
Grades: PK-5
| 387 students
Rank: #1919.
Heatherstone Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
13745 W 123rd St
Olathe, KS 66062
(913) 780-7480
Grades: PK-5
| 452 students
Rank: #2020.
Briarwood Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
14101 S Brougham Dr
Olathe, KS 66062
(913) 780-7330
Grades: PK-5
| 312 students
Rank: #2121.
Scarborough Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2000 S Lindenwood Dr
Olathe, KS 66062
(913) 780-7670
Grades: PK-5
| 317 students
Rank: #2222.
Woodland Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
11601 S. Woodland Road
Olathe, KS 66061
(913) 780-7770
Grades: PK-5
| 333 students
Rank: #2323.
Tomahawk Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
13820 Brougham Dr
Olathe, KS 66062
(913) 780-7690
Grades: PK-5
| 344 students
Rank: #2424.
Walnut Grove Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
11800 S Pflumm Road
Olathe, KS 66062
(913) 780-7710
Grades: PK-5
| 391 students
Rank: #2525.
Mahaffie Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1300 N Nelson Rd
Olathe, KS 66061
(913) 780-7530
Grades: PK-5
| 434 students
Rank: #2626.
Heritage Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1700 E Pawnee Dr
Olathe, KS 66062
(913) 780-7490
Grades: PK-5
| 341 students
Rank: #2727.
Countryside Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
15800 W 124th Terr
Olathe, KS 66062
(913) 780-7390
Grades: PK-5
| 306 students
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Fairview Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
600 N Marion St
Olathe, KS 66061
(913) 780-7430
Grades: PK-5
| 241 students
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Westview Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
500 S Troost St
Olathe, KS 66061
(913) 780-7750
Grades: PK-5
| 172 students
Rank: #3030.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
305 E Cedar St
Olathe, KS 66061
(913) 780-7370
Grades: PK-5
| 226 students
Rank: #3131.
Northview Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
905 N Woodland Rd
Olathe, KS 66061
(913) 780-7570
Grades: PK-5
| 249 students
Rank: #3232.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1202 N Ridgeview Rd
Olathe, KS 66061
(913) 780-7730
Grades: PK-5
| 380 students
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Havencroft Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 E Sheridan St
Olathe, KS 66062
(913) 780-7470
Grades: PK-5
| 265 students
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Ridgeview Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1201 E Elm St
Olathe, KS 66061
(913) 780-7630
Grades: PK-5
| 267 students
Rank: #3535.
Indian Creek Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
15800 W Indian Creek Pkwy
Olathe, KS 66062
(913) 780-7510
Grades: PK-5
| 381 students
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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 52 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 29,304 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : 92% (Top 10% in KS)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 37% (Top 20%)
  • : 44% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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