Enrollment
298
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Olathe, KS
Brougham Elem
Federal NCES profile for Brougham Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 201014001624
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brougham Elem earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median.
- #1 of 36
- schools in Olathe · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 11.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Brougham Elem has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brougham Elem ranks #1 of 36 schools in Olathe, KS.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
11.6%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
-73% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Brougham Elem compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Brougham Elem
Brougham Elem is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Olathe, Kansas, enrolling 298 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Kansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 11.6% free-meal eligibility runs 73% below the Kansas average.
With 298 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kansas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 92% of the 1,346 Kansas schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 108 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kansas schools statewide, it ranks #8, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%) (diversity index 52/100).
11.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Olathe's public schools, it stands alongside Clearwater Creek Elementary (522 students): Brougham Elem is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.2:1 vs 14.9:1).
Olathe also operates Olathe North Sr High (2,011 students) and Olathe Northwest High School (1,958 students) alongside Brougham Elem.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Brougham Elem compares
Brougham Elem on the metrics families compare, against Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.6% | ▼ 73% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 298 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
298
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
11.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in Kansas - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.4%
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
$14,650
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,487
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 66.8%
Hispanic or Latino 13.8%
Two or More 8.1%
African American 7.7%
Asian 3.7%
Largest group: White at 66.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.1, Brougham Elem is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Olathe, which includes Brougham Elem.
$14,650
Per student
-5%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.2%
State 56.9%
Federal 5.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Brougham 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 | 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 Brougham Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,011
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~298 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Brougham Elem
How many students attend Brougham Elem?
Brougham Elem has 298 students enrolled. It is a public school in Olathe, KS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brougham Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Brougham Elem is 14.2:1, which is 3% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Brougham Elem?
11.6% of students at Brougham Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brougham Elem?
The largest demographic group at Brougham Elem is White at 66.8% of enrollment, in Olathe, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brougham Elem?
Brougham Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Brougham Elem rank among schools in Olathe?
By Resource Investment Index, Brougham Elem ranks #1 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.
Is Brougham Elem a good school?
Brougham Elem earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Olathe?
Besides Brougham 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.
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