- Enrollment
- 2,011
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lenexa, KS
Canyon Creek Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Canyon Creek Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 201014002110
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Canyon Creek Elementary earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Kansas schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Lenexa · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.3:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 3.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Canyon Creek Elementary has class sizes larger than 76% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Canyon Creek Elementary ranks #2 of 3 schools in Lenexa, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Canyon Creek Elementary held near 444 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 30.1 → 29.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 201014002110 · Lenexa, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
459 enr · 15.3:1 · 3.7% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Olathe North Sr High (2,011 students)
Canyon Creek Elementary held near 444 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 30.1 → 29.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Canyon 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 459
Canyon Creek Elementary
459 students
What this shows Canyon Creek Elementary reports 459 students on the CCD universe file.
How Canyon Creek Elementary compares
Canyon Creek Elementary 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 | 3.7% | ▼ 91% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 459 | top 22% | - | - |
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.
459
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
3.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 91% 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
7.2%
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 459 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
Asian 6.1%
African American 4.6%
Two or More 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 78.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.4, Canyon Creek Elementary is less 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 Canyon Creek Elementary 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 | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Olathe East Sr High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Olathe South Sr High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Olathe West High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Canyon 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 Lenexa
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~459 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Canyon Creek Elementary
How many students attend Canyon Creek Elementary?
Canyon Creek Elementary has 459 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lenexa, KS. CCD year-over-year: 436 (2022-23) → 444 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Canyon Creek Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Canyon Creek Elementary 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 Canyon Creek Elementary?
3.7% of students at Canyon Creek Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Canyon Creek Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Canyon Creek Elementary is White at 78.4% of enrollment, in Lenexa, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Canyon Creek Elementary?
Canyon Creek Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Canyon Creek Elementary rank among schools in Lenexa?
By Resource Investment Index, Canyon Creek Elementary ranks #2 of 3 schools in Lenexa, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Olathe?
Besides Canyon 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.