Enrollment
449
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Olathe, KS
Mahaffie Elem
Federal NCES profile for Mahaffie Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 201014001704
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mahaffie Elem earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Kansas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kansas schools.
- #36 of 36
- schools in Olathe · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 35.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Mahaffie Elem has class sizes larger than 82% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mahaffie Elem ranks #36 of 36 schools in Olathe, KS.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.0%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
-18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mahaffie Elem compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mahaffie Elem
Mahaffie Elem is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Olathe, Kansas, enrolling 449 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16:1 puts it in the larger third of Kansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 35.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 449 puts it in the larger third of Kansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,346 scored Kansas schools.
Among 264 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kansas schools statewide, it ranks #220, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and Hispanic or Latino (23%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 61/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 449 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Olathe's public schools, it stands alongside Clearwater Creek Elementary (522 students): Mahaffie Elem is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16:1 vs 14.9:1).
Olathe also operates Olathe North Sr High (2,011 students) and Olathe Northwest High School (1,958 students) alongside Mahaffie Elem.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Mahaffie Elem compares
Mahaffie Elem on the metrics families compare, against Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16:1 | ▲ 16% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.0% | ▼ 18% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 449 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
449
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
35.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
16:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 82% in Kansas - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,650
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,487
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 449 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 57.0%
Hispanic or Latino 22.5%
Two or More 9.4%
African American 7.3%
Asian 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 57.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.9, Mahaffie Elem is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Olathe, which includes Mahaffie Elem.
$14,650
Per student
-5%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How Mahaffie Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olathe North Sr High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Olathe Northwest High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Olathe East Sr High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Olathe South Sr High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Olathe West High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mahaffie Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,011
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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
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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~449 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Mahaffie Elem
How many students attend Mahaffie Elem?
Mahaffie Elem has 449 students enrolled. It is a public school in Olathe, KS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mahaffie Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Mahaffie Elem is 16:1, which is 16% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mahaffie Elem?
35.0% of students at Mahaffie Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mahaffie Elem?
The largest demographic group at Mahaffie Elem is White at 57.0% of enrollment, in Olathe, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mahaffie Elem?
Mahaffie Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mahaffie Elem rank among schools in Olathe?
By Resource Investment Index, Mahaffie Elem ranks #36 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.
Is Mahaffie Elem a good school?
Mahaffie Elem earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Kansas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kansas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Olathe?
Besides Mahaffie 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.
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