Enrollment
583
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Overland Park, KS
Timber Creek Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Timber Creek Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 201200001934
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Timber Creek Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Kansas schools.
- #10 of 13
- elementary schools in Overland Park · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 2.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Timber Creek Elementary School has class sizes larger than 86% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Timber Creek Elementary School ranks #10 of 13 elementary schools in Overland Park, KS.
School address
District: Blue Valley · Kansas
NCES ID 201200001934 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.7:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
+21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
2.3%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
-95% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Timber Creek Elementary School compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Timber Creek Elementary School
Timber Creek Elementary School is a lower-poverty, large elementary school in Overland Park, Kansas, enrolling 583 students.
Class loads run heavy: 16.7:1 is larger than about 86% of Kansas schools and 21% above the 13.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 2.3% free-meal eligibility runs 95% below the Kansas average.
Enrollment of 583 puts it in the larger third of Kansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,346 scored Kansas schools.
Among 80 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kansas schools statewide, it ranks #70, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and Asian (15%) (diversity index 44/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 583 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
10.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Blue Valley spends $12,217 per pupil, 21% below the Kansas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Overland Park's elementary schools, it stands alongside Cedar Hills Elementary (587 students): Timber Creek Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.7:1 vs 14.3:1).
Blue Valley also operates Blue Valley West High (1,534 students) and Blue Valley Northwest High (1,496 students) alongside Timber Creek Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Timber Creek Elementary School compares
Timber Creek Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.7:1 | ▲ 21% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 2.3% | ▼ 95% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 583 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
583
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
2.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 95% 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
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 86% in Kansas - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,217
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,487
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 583 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 73.4%
Asian 15.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
African American 3.4%
Two or More 3.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 73.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.5, Timber Creek Elementary School is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Blue Valley, which includes Timber Creek Elementary School.
$12,217
Per student
-21%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.9%
State 47.4%
Federal 4.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Timber Creek Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Valley West High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Blue Valley Northwest High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blue Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blue Valley North High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Blue Valley Southwest High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Timber Creek Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,534
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,496
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,396
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 1,376
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 1,057
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar elementary schools in Overland Park
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Cedar Hills Elementary
Standard public school
587 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Harmony Elementary
Standard public school
562 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Valley Park Elementary
Standard public school
549 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Overland Trail Elementary
Standard public school
531 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Oak Hill Elementary
Standard public school
491 students 14:1 students per teacher
Sunrise Point Elementary
Standard public school
476 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~583 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Timber Creek Elementary School
How many students attend Timber Creek Elementary School?
Timber Creek Elementary School has 583 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Overland Park, KS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Timber Creek Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Timber Creek Elementary School is 16.7:1, which is 21% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Timber Creek Elementary School?
2.3% of students at Timber Creek Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Timber Creek Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Timber Creek Elementary School is White at 73.4% of enrollment, in Overland Park, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Timber Creek Elementary School?
Timber Creek Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Timber Creek Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Overland Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Timber Creek Elementary School ranks #10 of 13 elementary 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 elementary schools in Overland Park on the city page.
Is Timber Creek Elementary School a good school?
Timber Creek Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Kansas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Blue Valley?
Besides Timber Creek Elementary School, Blue Valley also operates Blue Valley West High (1,534 students), Blue Valley Northwest High (1,496 students), and Blue Valley High (1,396 students). See the Blue Valley district page for the complete list.
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