- Enrollment
- 179
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Olpe, KS
Olpe Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Olpe Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200693000218
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Olpe Elementary earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median.
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.4:1
- students per teacher
- 17.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 149
- students enrolled
Olpe Elementary has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Southern Lyon County · Kansas
NCES ID 200693000218 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Olpe Elementary held near 189 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 12.4 → 12.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 200693000218 · Olpe, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
149 enr · 12.4:1 · 17.7% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Olpe Jr./Sr. High School (179 students)
Olpe Elementary held near 189 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 12.4 → 12.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Olpe Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Olpe Jr./Sr. H
Olpe Jr./Sr. High School
179 students
- This school
Olpe Elementary
149 students
- Neosho Rapids
Neosho Rapids Elementary
107 students
- Hartford Jr./S
Hartford Jr./Sr. High School
101 students
What this shows Olpe Elementary reports 149 students on the CCD universe file.
How Olpe Elementary compares
Olpe 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 | 12.4:1 | ▼ 10% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.7% | ▼ 59% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 149 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
149
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% 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
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 36% in Kansas - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
6.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$16,646
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kansas avg of $15,788
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
Two or More 2.7%
African American 1.3%
Largest group: White at 91.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.3, Olpe Elementary is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Southern Lyon County reports $16,646 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Olpe Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olpe Jr./Sr. High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Neosho Rapids Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hartford Jr./Sr. High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Olpe Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 107
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 101
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Similar other schools in Olpe
1 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 (~149 students)
Frequently asked questions about Olpe Elementary
How many students attend Olpe Elementary?
Olpe Elementary has 149 students enrolled. It is a public school in Olpe, KS. CCD year-over-year: 192 (2022-23) → 189 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Olpe Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Olpe Elementary is 12.4:1, which is 10% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 21% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Olpe Elementary?
17.7% of students at Olpe Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Olpe Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Olpe Elementary is White at 91.9% of enrollment, in Olpe, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Olpe Elementary?
Olpe Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (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).
What other schools are in Southern Lyon County?
Besides Olpe Elementary, Southern Lyon County also operates Olpe Jr./Sr. High School (179 students), Neosho Rapids Elementary (107 students), and Hartford Jr./Sr. High School (101 students). See the Southern Lyon County district page for the complete list.