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 2024-25 school year, there are 46 public elementary schools serving 19,445 students in Olathe School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public elementary schools in Kansas.
Public Elementary Schools in Olathe School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Kansas public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public elementary school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
51 Schools
1,001 Schools
# Students
29,033 Students
324,138 Students
# Teachers
2,102 Teachers
23,033 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

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 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 91% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (KS)
#45 out of 286 school districts
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Olathe  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40%
29%
This chart displays 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 Kansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40%
32%
This chart displays 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 Kansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
37%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Olathe  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Kansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
95%
89%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Olathe  School District and public school graduation rate of Kansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.55
0.57
# American Indian Students
92 Students
2,335 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1,266 Students
9,300 Students
% Asian Students
5%
3%
# Hispanic Students
5,311 Students
69,684 Students
% Hispanic Students
18%
21%
# Black Students
2,226 Students
21,455 Students
% Black Students
8%
7%
# White Students
18,546 Students
199,822 Students
% White Students
64%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
80 Students
834 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,512 Students
20,708 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
891
21,628
# Students in K Grade:
1,995
32,784
# Students in 1st Grade:
2,014
34,311
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,980
33,400
# Students in 3rd Grade:
2,069
34,381
# Students in 4th Grade:
2,113
34,566
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,991
35,110
# Students in 6th Grade:
2,060
35,083
# Students in 7th Grade:
2,153
27,312
# Students in 8th Grade:
2,179
27,449
# Students in 9th Grade:
2,346
1,664
# Students in 10th Grade:
2,403
1,828
# Students in 11th Grade:
2,301
1,893
# Students in 12th Grade:
2,426
2,095
# Ungraded Students:
112
634

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,353 is higher than the state median of $16,113. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,108 is less than the state median of $17,019. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
This School District
This State (KS)
Total Revenue
$504 MM
$7,774 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Olathe  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Kansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$439 MM
$8,211 MM
This chart displays total spending of Olathe  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Kansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$17,353
$16,113
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Olathe  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Kansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$15,108
$17,019
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Olathe  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Kansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Olathe School District Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Meadow Lane Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
21880 College Blvd
Olathe, KS 66061
(913) 780-7550
Grades: PK-5
| 385 students
Rank: #22.
Regency Place Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
13250 S Greenwood
Olathe, KS 66062
(913) 780-7620
Grades: PK-5
| 419 students
Rank: #33.
Canyon Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
24001 W 97th Terr
Lenexa, KS 66227
(913) 780-7400
Grades: PK-5
| 436 students
Rank: #44.
Cedar Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
11150 S Clare Rd
Olathe, KS 66061
(913) 780-7360
Grades: PK-5
| 430 students
Rank: #55.
Briarwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
14101 S Brougham Dr
Olathe, KS 66062
(913) 780-7330
Grades: PK-5
| 327 students
Rank: #66.
Manchester Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
9810 Prairie Creek Rd
Lenexa, KS 66220
(913) 780-7540
Grades: PK-5
| 594 students
Rank: #77.
Brougham Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
15500 S Brougham Dr
Olathe, KS 66062
(913) 780-7350
Grades: PK-5
| 320 students
Rank: #88.
Arbor Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
16150 S Brougham Dr
Olathe, KS 66062
(913) 780-7300
Grades: PK-5
| 501 students
Rank: #99.
Madison Place Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
16651 S. Warwick St
Olathe, KS 66062
(913) 780-7520
Grades: PK-5
| 394 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Sunnyside Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
16025 S. Lindenwood Dr
Olathe, KS 66062
(913) 780-7680
Grades: PK-5
| 338 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Woodland Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
11601 S. Woodland Road
Olathe, KS 66061
(913) 780-7770
Grades: PK-5
| 330 students
Rank: #1212.
Clearwater Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
930 S Clearwater Creek Drive
Olathe, KS 66061
(913) 780-7360
Grades: PK-5
| 561 students
Rank: #1313.
Bentwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
13000 Bond St
Overland Park, KS 66213
(913) 780-7320
Grades: PK-5
| 346 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Black Bob Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
14701 S Brougham Dr
Olathe, KS 66062
(913) 780-7310
Grades: PK-5
| 349 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Green Springs Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 245 students
Rank: #1616.
Forest View Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
12567 S. Canyon Dr
Olathe, KS 66063
(913) 780-7440
Grades: PK-5
| 451 students
Rank: #1717.
Ravenwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
12211 S. Clinton St
Olathe, KS 66061
(913) 780-7640
Grades: PK-5
| 435 students
Rank: #1818.
Scarborough Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2000 S Lindenwood Dr
Olathe, KS 66062
(913) 780-7670
Grades: PK-5
| 300 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Millbrooke Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
11751 S Sunnybrook Blvd
Olathe, KS 66061
(913) 780-7560
Grades: PK-5
| 436 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Pleasant Ridge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
12235 Rosehill Rd
Overland Park, KS 66213
(913) 780-7590
Grades: PK-5
| 317 students
Rank: #2121.
Prairie Trail Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
21600 W 107th St
Olathe, KS 66061
(913) 780-7280
Grades: 6-8
| 754 students
Rank: #2222.
Prairie Center Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
629 N Persimmon Dr
Olathe, KS 66061
(913) 780-7610
Grades: PK-5
| 390 students
Rank: #2323.
Walnut Grove Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
11800 S Pflumm Road
Olathe, KS 66062
(913) 780-7710
Grades: PK-5
| 414 students
Rank: #2424.
Chisholm Trail Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
16700 W. 159th Street
Olathe, KS 66062
(913) 780-7240
Grades: 6-8
| 607 students
Rank: #2525.
California Trail Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
13775 W 133 Street
Olathe, KS 66062
(913) 780-7220
Grades: 6-8
| 592 students
Rank: #2626.
Westview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
500 S Troost St
Olathe, KS 66061
(913) 780-7750
Grades: PK-5
| 164 students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Heatherstone Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
13745 W 123rd St
Olathe, KS 66062
(913) 780-7480
Grades: PK-5
| 427 students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Tomahawk Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
13820 Brougham Dr
Olathe, KS 66062
(913) 780-7690
Grades: PK-5
| 341 students
Rank: #2929.
Mahaffie Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1300 N Nelson Rd
Olathe, KS 66061
(913) 780-7530
Grades: PK-5
| 423 students
Rank: #3030.
Mission Trail Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1001 N. Persimmon Drive
Olathe, KS 66061
(913) 780-7260
Grades: 6-8
| 666 students
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Countryside Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 316 students
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Heritage Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1700 E Pawnee Dr
Olathe, KS 66062
(913) 780-7490
Grades: PK-5
| 351 students
Rank: #3333.
Frontier Trail Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
15300 W 143rd Street
Olathe, KS 66062
(913) 780-7210
Grades: 6-8
| 676 students
Rank: #3434.
Fairview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
600 N Marion St
Olathe, KS 66061
(913) 780-7430
Grades: PK-5
| 245 students
Rank: #3535.
Summit Trail Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
22201 W 118th St
Olathe, KS 66061
(913) 780-7200
Grades: 6-8
| 591 students
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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 51 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 29,033 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : 95% (Top 10% in KS)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 40% (Top 20%)
  • : 40% (Top 20%)
  • : 37% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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