- Enrollment
- 2,011
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Olathe, KS
Rolling Ridge Elem
Federal NCES profile for Rolling Ridge Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 201014000141
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rolling Ridge Elem earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kansas schools.
- #31 of 36
- schools in Olathe · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.2:1
- students per teacher
- 58.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Rolling Ridge Elem has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rolling Ridge Elem ranks #31 of 36 schools in Olathe, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Rolling Ridge Elem held near 380 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.6 → 31.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 201014000141 · Olathe, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
366 enr · 12.2:1 · 58.4% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Olathe North Sr High (2,011 students)
Rolling Ridge Elem held near 380 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.6 → 31.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Rolling 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 366
Rolling Ridge Elem
366 students
What this shows Rolling Ridge Elem reports 366 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rolling Ridge Elem compares
Rolling 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 | 12.2:1 | ▼ 12% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.4% | ▲ 37% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 366 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
366
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% above the Kansas average of 42.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 33% in Kansas - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
30.6%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 366 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 50.0%
White 35.8%
Two or More 6.3%
African American 6.0%
Asian 1.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.4, Rolling 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 Rolling Ridge Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olathe North Sr High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Olathe Northwest High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Olathe East Sr High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Olathe South Sr High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Olathe West High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rolling 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 Olathe
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Clearwater Creek Elementary
Standard public school
522 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Mahaffie Elem
Standard public school
449 students 16:1 students per teacher
Regency Place Elementary
Standard public school
435 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Prairie Creek Elementary
Standard public school
432 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Forest View Elem
Standard public school
419 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Ravenwood Elementary
Standard public school
418 students 14.4:1 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 (~366 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Rolling Ridge Elem
How many students attend Rolling Ridge Elem?
Rolling Ridge Elem has 366 students enrolled. It is a public school in Olathe, KS. CCD year-over-year: 373 (2022-23) → 380 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rolling Ridge Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Rolling Ridge Elem is 12.2:1, which is 12% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 22% 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 Rolling Ridge Elem?
58.4% of students at Rolling Ridge Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rolling Ridge Elem?
The largest demographic group at Rolling Ridge Elem is Hispanic or Latino at 50.0% of enrollment, in Olathe, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rolling Ridge Elem?
Rolling Ridge Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Rolling Ridge Elem rank among schools in Olathe?
By Resource Investment Index, Rolling Ridge Elem ranks #31 of 36 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 schools in Olathe on the city page.
What other schools are in Olathe?
Besides Rolling 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.