- Enrollment
- 62
- Students per teacher
- 4.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Olathe, KS
School for Deaf Elementary
Federal NCES profile for School for Deaf Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200001901752
👥 S:T ratio 81
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
School for Deaf Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Kansas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kansas schools.
- #34 of 36
- schools in Olathe · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 4.7:1
- small classes for Kansas
- 28.1%
- free-lunch eligible
School for Deaf Elementary has class sizes smaller than 99% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, School for Deaf Elementary ranks #34 of 36 schools in Olathe, KS.
School address
District: School for Deaf · Kansas
NCES ID 200001901752 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 200001901752 · Olathe, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
56 enr · 4.7:1 · 28.1% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: School for Deaf High (62 students)
Resource Investment Index #34 of 36 schools in Olathe. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
How School for Deaf Elementary compares
School for Deaf Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 4.7:1 | ▼ 66% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.1% | ▼ 34% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 56 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
4.7:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
56
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
28.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
4.7:1
students per teacher
- 66% below state mean
Top 1% in Kansas - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
33.9%
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.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 55.4%
Hispanic or Latino 17.9%
Two or More 16.1%
African American 8.9%
Asian 1.8%
Largest group: White at 55.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.7, School for Deaf Elementary is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
How School for Deaf Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| School for Deaf High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to School for Deaf Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~56 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~4.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about School for Deaf Elementary
How many students attend School for Deaf Elementary?
School for Deaf Elementary has 56 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Olathe, KS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at School for Deaf Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at School for Deaf Elementary is 4.7:1, which is 66% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 70% 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 School for Deaf Elementary?
28.1% of students at School for Deaf Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of School for Deaf Elementary?
The largest demographic group at School for Deaf Elementary is White at 55.4% of enrollment, in Olathe, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for School for Deaf Elementary?
School for Deaf Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does School for Deaf Elementary rank among schools in Olathe?
By Resource Investment Index, School for Deaf Elementary ranks #34 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 School for Deaf?
Besides School for Deaf Elementary, School for Deaf also operates School for Deaf High (62 students). See the School for Deaf district page for the complete list.
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