- Enrollment
- 2,011
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Olathe, KS
Olathe Northwest High School
Federal NCES profile for Olathe Northwest High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 201014001793
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Olathe Northwest High School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Kansas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Kansas.
- #1 of 5
- high schools in Olathe · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 14.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Olathe Northwest High School has class sizes larger than 82% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Olathe Northwest High School ranks #1 of 5 high schools in Olathe, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Olathe Northwest High School held near 1,966 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 122.9 → 118.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 201014001793 · Olathe, KS High · MID · TRAD
1,958 enr · 16:1 · 14.0% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Olathe North Sr High (2,011 students)
Olathe Northwest High School held near 1,966 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 122.9 → 118.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Olathe Northwest High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Olathe North S
Olathe North Sr High
2,011 students
- This school
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
- Prairie Trail 709
Prairie Trail Middle School
709 students
What this shows Olathe Northwest High School reports 1,958 students on the CCD universe file.
How Olathe Northwest High School compares
Olathe Northwest High School 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 | 14.0% | ▼ 67% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,958 | top 1% | - | - |
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.
1,958
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% 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
16:1
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
17.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 326 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
45
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.2%
Hispanic or Latino 10.4%
African American 6.0%
Asian 5.6%
Two or More 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 73.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.5, Olathe Northwest High School is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 43
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 Northwest High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olathe North Sr High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Olathe East Sr High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower 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 | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Olathe Northwest High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- 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 East Sr High
Standard public school
1,844 students 14.3:1 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 (~1,958 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
Frequently asked questions about Olathe Northwest High School
How many students attend Olathe Northwest High School?
Olathe Northwest High School has 1,958 students enrolled. It is a high school in Olathe, KS. CCD year-over-year: 1,952 (2022-23) → 1,966 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Olathe Northwest High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Olathe Northwest High School 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 Olathe Northwest High School?
14.0% of students at Olathe Northwest High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Olathe Northwest High School?
The largest demographic group at Olathe Northwest High School is White at 73.2% of enrollment, in Olathe, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Olathe Northwest High School?
Olathe Northwest High School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Northwest High School rank among high schools in Olathe?
By Resource Investment Index, Olathe Northwest High School ranks #1 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 Northwest High School, Olathe also operates Olathe North Sr High (2,011 students), Olathe East Sr High (1,844 students), and Olathe South Sr High (1,778 students). See the Olathe district page for the complete list.