- Enrollment
- 2,011
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lenexa, KS
Manchester Park Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Manchester Park Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 201014001759
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Manchester Park Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Kansas schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Lenexa · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 7.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Manchester Park Elementary has class sizes larger than 85% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Manchester Park Elementary ranks #3 of 3 schools in Lenexa, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Manchester Park Elementary held near 613 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 37.0 → 34.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 201014001759 · Lenexa, KS Other · MID · TRAD
616 enr · 16.6:1 · 7.2% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Olathe North Sr High (2,011 students)
Manchester Park Elementary held near 613 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 37.0 → 34.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Manchester Park Elementary 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 616
Manchester Park Elementary
616 students
What this shows Manchester Park Elementary reports 616 students on the CCD universe file.
How Manchester Park Elementary compares
Manchester Park 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 | 16.6:1 | ▲ 20% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.2% | ▼ 83% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 616 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
616
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
7.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 83% 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
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 85% in Kansas - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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 616 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.1%
Hispanic or Latino 9.3%
African American 4.5%
Asian 4.5%
Two or More 4.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 77.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.1, Manchester Park Elementary is about as mixed as 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 Manchester Park Elementary 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Olathe East Sr High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Olathe South Sr High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Olathe West High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Manchester Park Elementary'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 Lenexa
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~616 students)
Frequently asked questions about Manchester Park Elementary
How many students attend Manchester Park Elementary?
Manchester Park Elementary has 616 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lenexa, KS. CCD year-over-year: 594 (2022-23) → 613 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Manchester Park Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Manchester Park Elementary is 16.6:1, which is 20% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Manchester Park Elementary?
7.2% of students at Manchester Park Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Manchester Park Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Manchester Park Elementary is White at 77.1% of enrollment, in Lenexa, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Manchester Park Elementary?
Manchester Park 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 Manchester Park Elementary rank among schools in Lenexa?
By Resource Investment Index, Manchester Park Elementary ranks #3 of 3 schools in Lenexa, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Olathe?
Besides Manchester Park Elementary, 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.