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 51 public schools serving 29,033 students in Olathe School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in Olathe School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.57
# American Indian Students
92 Students
3,575 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1,266 Students
13,649 Students
% Asian Students
5%
3%
# Hispanic Students
5,311 Students
103,457 Students
% Hispanic Students
18%
21%
# Black Students
2,226 Students
31,976 Students
% Black Students
8%
7%
# White Students
18,546 Students
299,010 Students
% White Students
64%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
80 Students
1,134 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,512 Students
29,677 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
6%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
891
21,877
# Students in K Grade:
1,995
33,151
# 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
36,318
# Students in 8th Grade:
2,179
36,755
# Students in 9th Grade:
2,346
38,150
# Students in 10th Grade:
2,403
37,592
# Students in 11th Grade:
2,301
35,444
# Students in 12th Grade:
2,426
34,443
# Ungraded Students:
112
1,897
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">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.
How many schools belong to Olathe School District?
Olathe School District manages 51 public schools serving 29,033 students.
What is the rank of Olathe School District?
Olathe School District is ranked #45 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kansas school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 10%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Olathe School District?
64% of Olathe School District students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Olathe School District?
Olathe School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Olathe School District's spending/student ratio?
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.
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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%
Graduation Rate
: 95% (Top 10% in KS)
Overall District Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 40% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 37% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
