How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Olathe | Thunder Ridge Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Olathe, Kansas | Kensington, Kansas |
| Total Enrollment | 29,034 | 177 |
| Number of Schools | 51 | 3 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Olathe | Thunder Ridge Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,650 | $23,221 |
| Federal Revenue | 5.9% | 8.3% |
| State Revenue | 56.9% | 61.1% |
| Local Revenue | 37.2% | 30.6% |
Olathe
Federal State Local
Thunder Ridge Schools
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Olathe | Thunder Ridge Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 60.4% | 89.5% |
| African American | 7.5% | 1.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21.5% | 3.6% |
| Asian | 4.3% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 5.8% | 5.9% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 27.9% | 38.1% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Olathe | Thunder Ridge Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 201 | — |
| Schools with AP | 5 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 337.3:1 | 60:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 19.5% | 25.4% |
School Types
Olathe
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Thunder Ridge Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.