Enrollment
346
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 201014000910
Heatherstone Elem — Olathe, KS
Federal NCES profile for Heatherstone Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 44/100.
👥 Class size 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 32
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 14.4:1 Kansas avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.5%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
-40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Heatherstone Elem compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Heatherstone Elem reports 346 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 31.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 4% below the Kansas state mean of 14.4:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 13% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 25.5% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 40% below the Kansas average and 51% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 346 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 27.2% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Olathe spends $15,538 per pupil district-wide, below the Kansas average of $17,342 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 37.2% from local sources (property taxes), 56.9% from the state, and 5.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Heatherstone Elem compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Kansas state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▼ 4% | 14.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.5% | ▼ 40% | 42.7% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 346 | top 60% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
25.5%
free-lunch eligible
— 40% below the Kansas average of 42.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
— 4% below state mean
Top 53% in Kansas — lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
27.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,538
per pupil, district-wide
— below Kansas avg of $17,342
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 346 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 346 Top 60% in Kansas — larger than 40% of 1,354 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 31.0
Students per teacher 13.8:1 -4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 25.5% -40% vs state
NCES ID 201014000910
Student demographics
White 63.3%
African American 13.0%
Hispanic or Latino 13.0%
Asian 5.2%
Two or More 4.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 63.3% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 346:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 27.2%
In-school suspensions 1
Out-of-school suspensions 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Olathe, which includes Heatherstone Elem.
$15,538
Per student
-10%
vs Kansas
Avg $17,342
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,011
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Enrollment
- 1,958
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Enrollment
- 1,844
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Enrollment
- 1,778
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Enrollment
- 1,557
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
Similar other schools in Olathe
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Clearwater Creek Elementary
Standard public school
522 students 16:1 students per teacher
Mahaffie Elem
Standard public school
449 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Regency Place Elementary
Standard public school
435 students 14:1 students per teacher
Prairie Creek Elementary
Standard public school
432 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Forest View Elem
Standard public school
419 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Ravenwood Elementary
Standard public school
418 students 15:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Heatherstone Elem
How many students attend Heatherstone Elem?
Heatherstone Elem has 346 students enrolled. It is a other school in Olathe, KS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Heatherstone Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Heatherstone Elem is 13.8:1, which is 4% lower than the Kansas average of 14.4:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Heatherstone Elem?
25.5% of students at Heatherstone Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Heatherstone Elem?
The largest demographic group at Heatherstone Elem is White at 63.3%. The school serves a diverse student body in Olathe, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Heatherstone Elem?
Heatherstone Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.