- Enrollment
- 2,011
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Olathe, KS
Arbor Creek Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Arbor Creek Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 201014001718
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Arbor Creek Elementary earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median.
- #9 of 36
- schools in Olathe · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 9.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Arbor Creek Elementary has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Arbor Creek Elementary ranks #9 of 36 schools in Olathe, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-37 students YoY
Arbor Creek Elementary shrank from 501 students in 2022-23 to 464 in 2023-24 (-7.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 27.9 → 27.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-37 students YoY 201014001718 · Olathe, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
367 enr · 13.6:1 · 9.2% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Olathe North Sr High (2,011 students)
Arbor Creek Elementary shrank from 501 students in 2022-23 to 464 in 2023-24 (-7.4%). Teacher FTE lost 27.9 → 27.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Arbor Creek Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Olathe North S
Olathe North Sr High
2,011 students
- Olathe Northwe
Olathe Northwest High School
1,958 students
- Olathe East Sr
Olathe East Sr High
1,844 students
- Olathe South S
Olathe South Sr High
1,778 students
- Olathe West Hi
Olathe West High School
1,557 students
- This school 367
Arbor Creek Elementary
367 students
What this shows Arbor Creek Elementary reports 367 students on the CCD universe file.
How Arbor Creek Elementary compares
Arbor Creek Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▼ 1% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.2% | ▼ 78% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 367 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
367
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 78% below the Kansas average of 42.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 55% in Kansas - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,314
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 367 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.0%
African American 9.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.9%
Asian 7.1%
Two or More 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: White at 70.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.9, Arbor Creek Elementary is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Olathe reports $14,314 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Arbor Creek Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olathe North Sr High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Olathe Northwest High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Olathe East Sr High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Olathe South Sr High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Olathe West High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Arbor Creek Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,958
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,844
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,778
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,557
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools in Olathe
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Clearwater Creek Elementary
Standard public school
522 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Mahaffie Elem
Standard public school
449 students 16:1 students per teacher
Regency Place Elementary
Standard public school
435 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Prairie Creek Elementary
Standard public school
432 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Forest View Elem
Standard public school
419 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Ravenwood Elementary
Standard public school
418 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~367 students)
Frequently asked questions about Arbor Creek Elementary
How many students attend Arbor Creek Elementary?
Arbor Creek Elementary has 367 students enrolled. It is a public school in Olathe, KS. CCD year-over-year: 501 (2022-23) → 464 (2023-24), down 37.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arbor Creek Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Arbor Creek Elementary is 13.6:1, which is 1% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Arbor Creek Elementary?
9.2% of students at Arbor Creek Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Arbor Creek Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Arbor Creek Elementary is White at 70.0% of enrollment, in Olathe, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Arbor Creek Elementary?
Arbor Creek Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Arbor Creek Elementary rank among schools in Olathe?
By Resource Investment Index, Arbor Creek Elementary ranks #9 of 36 schools in Olathe, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Olathe on the city page.
What other schools are in Olathe?
Besides Arbor Creek Elementary, Olathe also operates Olathe North Sr High (2,011 students), Olathe Northwest High School (1,958 students), and Olathe East Sr High (1,844 students). See the Olathe district page for the complete list.