- Enrollment
- 2,011
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Olathe, KS
Forest View Elem
Federal NCES profile for Forest View Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 201014001929
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Forest View Elem earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median.
- #3 of 36
- schools in Olathe · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 11.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Forest View Elem has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Forest View Elem ranks #3 of 36 schools in Olathe, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Forest View Elem held near 441 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 29.9 → 28.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 201014001929 · Olathe, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
419 enr · 14.4:1 · 11.1% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Olathe North Sr High (2,011 students)
Forest View Elem held near 441 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 29.9 → 28.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Forest View 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 419
Forest View Elem
419 students
What this shows Forest View Elem reports 419 students on the CCD universe file.
How Forest View Elem compares
Forest View 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 | 14.4:1 | ▲ 4% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.1% | ▼ 74% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 419 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
419
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.1%
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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 65% in Kansas - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 210 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.8%
Hispanic or Latino 9.8%
African American 4.8%
Two or More 3.8%
Asian 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 78.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.5, Forest View Elem 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 Forest View 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 Forest View 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 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
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 (~419 students)
Frequently asked questions about Forest View Elem
How many students attend Forest View Elem?
Forest View Elem has 419 students enrolled. It is a public school in Olathe, KS. CCD year-over-year: 451 (2022-23) → 441 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Forest View Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Forest View Elem is 14.4:1, which is 4% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Forest View Elem?
11.1% of students at Forest View Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Forest View Elem?
The largest demographic group at Forest View Elem is White at 78.8% of enrollment, in Olathe, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Forest View Elem?
Forest View Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (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 Forest View Elem rank among schools in Olathe?
By Resource Investment Index, Forest View Elem ranks #3 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 Forest View 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.