- Enrollment
- 2,011
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Mahaffie Elem held near 441 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.1 → 30.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 201014001704 · Olathe, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
449 enr · 16:1 · 35.0% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Olathe North Sr High (2,011 students)
Mahaffie Elem held near 441 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.1 → 30.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Mahaffie 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 449
Mahaffie Elem
449 students
What this shows Mahaffie Elem reports 449 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mahaffie Elem compares
Mahaffie 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 | 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 methodology
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
$14,314
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
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.
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
District finance for Olathe reports $14,314 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~449 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 423 (2022-23) → 441 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.