Olathe

Olathe is a suburban school district in Johnson County, Kansas, serving 27,853 students across 52 schools. The district experienced a 5.0% enrollment decline from the prior year, representing a shift from previous growth patterns. With 1,837 teachers, Olathe maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15.2:1.

Academically, Olathe performs above state averages across measured metrics. Math proficiency stands at 44.1% compared to Kansas's 31.5%, while reading proficiency is 42.9% versus the state average of 33.4%. The district's 95.0% graduation rate exceeds Kansas's 91.3% state average.

The student population includes 28.0% economically disadvantaged students. Olathe's per-pupil spending of $19,272 is notably lower than Kansas's state average of $23,030, a difference of approximately $3,758 per student. Revenue composition reflects typical Kansas funding patterns: 4.5% from federal sources, 58.5% from state funding, and 37.0% from local revenues.

The district's structure includes 36 elementary schools, 10 middle schools, and 5 high schools, providing comprehensive K-12 coverage. Despite recent enrollment decline and below-average per-pupil spending, the district maintains academic performance above state benchmarks, suggesting operational efficiency or effective resource allocation relative to comparable Kansas districts.