- Enrollment
- 2,011
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Overland Park, KS
Bentwood Elem
Federal NCES profile for Bentwood Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 201014001000
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bentwood Elem earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Kansas schools.
- #2 of 5
- schools in Overland Park · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.3:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 11.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Bentwood Elem has class sizes larger than 76% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bentwood Elem ranks #2 of 5 schools in Overland Park, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Bentwood Elem held near 339 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 24.8 → 21.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 201014001000 · Overland Park, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
366 enr · 15.3:1 · 11.0% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Olathe North Sr High (2,011 students)
Bentwood Elem held near 339 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 24.8 → 21.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Bentwood Elem 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 366
Bentwood Elem
366 students
What this shows Bentwood Elem reports 366 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bentwood Elem compares
Bentwood Elem held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▲ 11% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.0% | ▼ 74% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 366 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
366
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% 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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 76% in Kansas - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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 366 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.7%
Hispanic or Latino 10.4%
Two or More 7.7%
Asian 6.6%
African American 4.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 69.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.1, Bentwood Elem 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 Bentwood Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olathe North Sr High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Olathe Northwest High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar 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 Bentwood Elem'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 Overland Park
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Stanley Elementary
Standard public school
610 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
Wolf Springs Elementary School
Standard public school
541 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Sunset Ridge Elementary
Standard public school
396 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Pleasant Ridge Elem
Standard public school
304 students 13.2:1 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 (~366 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Bentwood Elem
How many students attend Bentwood Elem?
Bentwood Elem has 366 students enrolled. It is a public school in Overland Park, KS. CCD year-over-year: 346 (2022-23) → 339 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bentwood Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Bentwood Elem is 15.3:1, which is 11% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bentwood Elem?
11.0% of students at Bentwood Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bentwood Elem?
The largest demographic group at Bentwood Elem is White at 69.7% of enrollment, in Overland Park, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bentwood Elem?
Bentwood Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Bentwood Elem rank among schools in Overland Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Bentwood Elem ranks #2 of 5 schools in Overland Park, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Overland Park on the city page.
What other schools are in Olathe?
Besides Bentwood Elem, 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.