- Enrollment
- 2,011
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Olathe, KS
Clearwater Creek Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Clearwater Creek Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 201014001760
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clearwater Creek Elementary earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Kansas schools.
- #6 of 36
- schools in Olathe · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.9:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 10.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Clearwater Creek Elementary has class sizes larger than 72% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clearwater Creek Elementary ranks #6 of 36 schools in Olathe, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Clearwater Creek Elementary held near 571 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 35.9 → 32.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 201014001760 · Olathe, KS Other · MID · TRAD
522 enr · 14.9:1 · 10.2% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Olathe North Sr High (2,011 students)
Clearwater Creek Elementary held near 571 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 35.9 → 32.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Clearwater 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 522
Clearwater Creek Elementary
522 students
What this shows Clearwater Creek Elementary reports 522 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clearwater Creek Elementary compares
Clearwater 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 | 14.9:1 | ▲ 8% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.2% | ▼ 76% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 522 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
522
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% 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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 72% in Kansas - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.8%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 261 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.7%
Hispanic or Latino 9.6%
African American 6.9%
Two or More 4.8%
Asian 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 74.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.4, Clearwater 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 Clearwater 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 | 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 Clearwater 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.
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
Timber Sage Elementary School
Standard public school
401 students 14.9:1 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 (~522 students)
Frequently asked questions about Clearwater Creek Elementary
How many students attend Clearwater Creek Elementary?
Clearwater Creek Elementary has 522 students enrolled. It is a public school in Olathe, KS. CCD year-over-year: 561 (2022-23) → 571 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clearwater Creek Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Clearwater Creek Elementary is 14.9:1, which is 8% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Clearwater Creek Elementary?
10.2% of students at Clearwater Creek Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clearwater Creek Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Clearwater Creek Elementary is White at 74.7% of enrollment, in Olathe, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clearwater Creek Elementary?
Clearwater Creek Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 Clearwater Creek Elementary rank among schools in Olathe?
By Resource Investment Index, Clearwater Creek Elementary ranks #6 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 Clearwater 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.