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.
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Total Students
27,853
Schools
52
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,272
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data, NCES F-33 Finance Survey, EDFacts
Federal Data Year: 2022-23
State Data Year: 2024-25
Note: Some data may be unavailable for certain districts or years. Proficiency rates reflect state-specific assessment standards.
Math Proficiency
44.1%
Staff counts are Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) from NCES 2024-25 data.
Kansas reports student proficiency based on the Kansas Assessment Program. Proficiency percentages represent students scoring at or above the "Proficient" level.
Proficiency levels: Below Grade Level, At Grade Level (needs remediation), and Proficient. Percentages show students at or above Proficient.
Source: Kansas State Department of Education, Kansas Report Card, 2024-25 School Year