- Enrollment
- 2,011
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Olathe, KS
Olathe East Sr High
Federal NCES profile for Olathe East Sr High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 201014000040
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Olathe East Sr High earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Kansas.
- #2 of 5
- high schools in Olathe · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 25.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Olathe East Sr High has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Olathe East Sr High ranks #2 of 5 high schools in Olathe, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-78 students YoY
Olathe East Sr High held near 1,825 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-78 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 129.3 → 129.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-78 students YoY 201014000040 · Olathe, KS High · MID · TRAD
1,844 enr · 14.3:1 · 25.5% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Olathe North Sr High (2,011 students)
Olathe East Sr High held near 1,825 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-78 headcount). Teacher FTE held 129.3 → 129.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Olathe East Sr High 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
- This school
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
- Prairie Trail 709
Prairie Trail Middle School
709 students
What this shows Olathe East Sr High reports 1,844 students on the CCD universe file.
How Olathe East Sr High compares
Olathe East Sr High 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 | 14.3:1 | ▲ 4% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.5% | ▼ 40% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,844 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,844
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 63% in Kansas - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.4%
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 369 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
77
in-school suspensions + 93 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 57.6%
Hispanic or Latino 19.1%
African American 12.6%
Two or More 5.3%
Asian 4.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 57.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.1, Olathe East Sr High is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 37
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 Olathe East Sr High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olathe North Sr High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Olathe Northwest High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Olathe South Sr High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Olathe West High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Prairie Trail Middle School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Olathe East Sr High'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
- 1,778
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,557
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 709
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar high schools in Olathe
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Olathe North Sr High
Standard public school
2,011 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Olathe Northwest High School
Standard public school
1,958 students 16:1 students per teacher
Olathe South Sr High
Standard public school
1,778 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Olathe West High School
Standard public school
1,557 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high 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 (~1,844 students)
Frequently asked questions about Olathe East Sr High
How many students attend Olathe East Sr High?
Olathe East Sr High has 1,844 students enrolled. It is a high school in Olathe, KS. CCD year-over-year: 1,903 (2022-23) → 1,825 (2023-24), nearly flat (-78).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Olathe East Sr High?
The student-teacher ratio at Olathe East Sr High is 14.3:1, which is 4% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Olathe East Sr High?
25.5% of students at Olathe East Sr High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Olathe East Sr High?
The largest demographic group at Olathe East Sr High is White at 57.6% of enrollment, in Olathe, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Olathe East Sr High?
Olathe East Sr High has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Olathe East Sr High rank among high schools in Olathe?
By Resource Investment Index, Olathe East Sr High ranks #2 of 5 high 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 high schools in Olathe on the city page.
What other schools are in Olathe?
Besides Olathe East Sr High, Olathe also operates Olathe North Sr High (2,011 students), Olathe Northwest High School (1,958 students), and Olathe South Sr High (1,778 students). See the Olathe district page for the complete list.