Overland Trail Elementary School

6225 W. 133rd St.
Leawood, KS 66209
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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10/
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Top 10%
Serving 531 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Overland Trail Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 531 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : Top 10% in KS
  • : 53% (Top 20%)
  • : 59% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • : Overland Trail Elementary serves the northern part of Leawood, KS, covering an attendance area of approximately 4.1 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 1.9 miles from the school.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Overland Trail Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Overland Trail Elementary School's student population of 531 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
531 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓

School Calendar
School Motto
BVTogether

School Rankings

Overland Trail Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Overland Trail Elementary School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (KS)
#111 out of 1269 schools
(Top 10%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

53%
31%

Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

59%
32%

Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

60-64%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓

American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
27%
3%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
8%
23%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Black
7%
7%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓

White
50%
60%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
7%
6%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
50%
0.67

Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
21.3%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
41%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Overland Trail Elementary School's ranking?
Overland Trail Elementary School is ranked #111 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Overland Trail Elementary School often compared to?
Overland Trail Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mission Trail Elementary School, Valley Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Overland Trail Elementary School?
531 students attend Overland Trail Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Overland Trail Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Overland Trail Elementary School?
Overland Trail Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Overland Trail Elementary School offer ?
Overland Trail Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Overland Trail Elementary School part of?
Overland Trail Elementary School is part of Blue Valley School District.
In what neighborhood is Overland Trail Elementary School located?
Overland Trail Elementary School is located in the Deer Creek neighborhood of Leawood, KS. There are 1 other public schools located in Deer Creek.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 531 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 53% (Top 20%)
  • : 59% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • : Overland Trail Elementary serves the northern part of Leawood, KS, covering an attendance area of approximately 4.1 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 1.9 miles from the school.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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