- Enrollment
- 2,011
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Overland Park, KS
Pleasant Ridge Elem
Federal NCES profile for Pleasant Ridge Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 201014001705
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 70
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pleasant Ridge Elem earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kansas schools.
- #1 of 5
- schools in Overland Park · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 17.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Pleasant Ridge Elem has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pleasant Ridge Elem ranks #1 of 5 schools in Overland Park, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Pleasant Ridge Elem held near 307 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.7 → 24.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 201014001705 · Overland Park, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
304 enr · 13.2:1 · 17.4% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Olathe North Sr High (2,011 students)
Pleasant Ridge Elem held near 307 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.7 → 24.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Pleasant Ridge Elem 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 304
Pleasant Ridge Elem
304 students
What this shows Pleasant Ridge Elem reports 304 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pleasant Ridge Elem compares
Pleasant Ridge Elem 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 4% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.4% | ▼ 59% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 304 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
304
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.4%
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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 49% in Kansas - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.4%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 152 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.6%
African American 12.2%
Asian 10.9%
Hispanic or Latino 10.5%
Two or More 7.9%
Largest group: White at 58.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.3, Pleasant Ridge Elem is more mixed than 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 Pleasant Ridge Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olathe North Sr High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Olathe Northwest High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Olathe East Sr High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Olathe South Sr High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Olathe West High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pleasant Ridge Elem'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 Overland Park
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Stanley Elementary
Standard public school
610 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
Wolf Springs Elementary School
Standard public school
541 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Sunset Ridge Elementary
Standard public school
396 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Bentwood Elem
Standard public school
366 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
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 (~304 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pleasant Ridge Elem
How many students attend Pleasant Ridge Elem?
Pleasant Ridge Elem has 304 students enrolled. It is a public school in Overland Park, KS. CCD year-over-year: 317 (2022-23) → 307 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Ridge Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Ridge Elem is 13.2:1, which is 4% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 16% 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 Pleasant Ridge Elem?
17.4% of students at Pleasant Ridge Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pleasant Ridge Elem?
The largest demographic group at Pleasant Ridge Elem is White at 58.6% of enrollment, in Overland Park, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pleasant Ridge Elem?
Pleasant Ridge Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (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 Pleasant Ridge Elem rank among schools in Overland Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Pleasant Ridge Elem ranks #1 of 5 schools in Overland Park, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Overland Park on the city page.
What other schools are in Olathe?
Besides Pleasant Ridge Elem, 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.