- Enrollment
- 1,534
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Olathe, KS
Liberty View Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Liberty View Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 201200001715
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Liberty View Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kansas schools.
- #38 of 53
- public schools in Olathe · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 9.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Liberty View Elementary has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Liberty View Elementary ranks #38 of 53 public schools in Olathe, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Liberty View Elementary held near 434 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.2 → 32.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 201200001715 · Olathe, KS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
430 enr · 13.4:1 · 9.6% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Blue Valley West High (1,534 students)
Liberty View Elementary held near 434 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.2 → 32.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Liberty View Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Blue Valley We
Blue Valley West High
1,534 students
- Blue Valley No
Blue Valley Northwest High
1,496 students
- Blue Valley Hi
Blue Valley High
1,396 students
- Blue Valley No
Blue Valley North High
1,376 students
- Blue Valley So
Blue Valley Southwest High School
1,057 students
- This school 430
Liberty View Elementary
430 students
What this shows Liberty View Elementary reports 430 students on the CCD universe file.
How Liberty View Elementary compares
Liberty View 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 3% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.6% | ▼ 78% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 430 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
430
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 78% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 52% in Kansas - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,498
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 430 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.1%
Asian 19.5%
Two or More 7.7%
African American 6.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 59.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.8, Liberty View Elementary is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Blue Valley reports $12,498 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Liberty View Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Valley West High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blue Valley Northwest High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blue Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blue Valley North High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blue Valley Southwest High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Liberty View Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,496
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,396
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 1,376
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 1,057
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~430 students)
Frequently asked questions about Liberty View Elementary
How many students attend Liberty View Elementary?
Liberty View Elementary has 430 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Olathe, KS. CCD year-over-year: 426 (2022-23) → 434 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Liberty View Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Liberty View Elementary is 13.4:1, which is 3% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Liberty View Elementary?
9.6% of students at Liberty View Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Liberty View Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Liberty View Elementary is White at 59.1% of enrollment, in Olathe, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Liberty View Elementary?
Liberty View Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical 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 Liberty View Elementary rank among public schools in Olathe?
By Resource Investment Index, Liberty View Elementary ranks #38 of 53 public 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 public schools in Olathe on the city page.
What other schools are in Blue Valley?
Besides Liberty View Elementary, Blue Valley also operates Blue Valley West High (1,534 students), Blue Valley Northwest High (1,496 students), and Blue Valley High (1,396 students). See the Blue Valley district page for the complete list.