Enrollment
349
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 201014000140
Meadow Lane Elem — Olathe, KS
Federal NCES profile for Meadow Lane Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 57/100.
👥 Class size 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 86
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)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 14.4:1 Kansas avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
5.2%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
-88% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Meadow Lane Elem compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Meadow Lane Elem reports 349 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 26.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 3% above the Kansas state mean of 14.4:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 7% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 5.2% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 88% below the Kansas average and 90% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 349 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 5.7% 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 57/100 (C), 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 Meadow Lane 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 | 14.8:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.2% | ▼ 88% | 42.7% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 349 | top 61% | — | — |
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
5.2%
free-lunch eligible
— 88% 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
— 3% above state mean
Top 69% in Kansas — lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
5.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 10% — strong attendance relative to the post-pandemic national landscape.
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 349 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: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 349 Top 61% in Kansas — larger than 39% of 1,354 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 26.0
Students per teacher 14.8:1 +3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 5.2% -88% vs state
NCES ID 201014000140
Student demographics
White 79.7%
Asian 8.0%
Two or More 4.6%
African American 4.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 79.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 349:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 5.7%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 5
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Olathe, which includes Meadow Lane 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
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Regency Place Elementary
Standard public school
435 students 14:1 students per teacher
Prairie Creek Elementary
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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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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Meadow Lane Elem
How many students attend Meadow Lane Elem?
Meadow Lane Elem has 349 students enrolled. It is a other school in Olathe, KS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meadow Lane Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Meadow Lane Elem is 14.8:1, which is 3% higher than the Kansas average of 14.4:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Meadow Lane Elem?
5.2% of students at Meadow Lane Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Meadow Lane Elem?
The largest demographic group at Meadow Lane Elem is White at 79.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in Olathe, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Meadow Lane Elem?
Meadow Lane Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (C) 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.