- Enrollment
- 1,159
- Students per teacher
- 33.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Olathe, KS
Timber Sage Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Timber Sage Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 201185002108
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Timber Sage Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Kansas schools.
- #27 of 36
- schools in Olathe · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 6.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Timber Sage Elementary School has class sizes larger than 72% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Timber Sage Elementary School ranks #27 of 36 schools in Olathe, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
Timber Sage Elementary School grew from 348 students in 2022-23 to 374 in 2023-24 (+7.5%).
Teacher FTE added 27.5 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+26 students YoY 201185002108 · Olathe, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
401 enr · 14.9:1 · 6.6% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Insight School of Kansas (1,159 students)
Timber Sage Elementary School grew from 348 students in 2022-23 to 374 in 2023-24 (+7.5%). Teacher FTE added 27.5 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Timber Sage Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Insight School
Insight School of Kansas
1,159 students
- Spring Hill Hi
Spring Hill High School
1,121 students
- Spring Hill El
Spring Hill Elementary School
600 students
- Kansas Virtual
Kansas Virtual Academy (Ksva)
584 students
- Prairie Creek 432
Prairie Creek Elementary
432 students
- This school 401
Timber Sage Elementary School
401 students
What this shows Timber Sage Elementary School reports 401 students on the CCD universe file.
How Timber Sage Elementary School compares
Timber Sage Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▲ 8% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.6% | ▼ 85% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 401 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
401
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
6.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 85% 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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 72% in Kansas - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,928
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
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 401 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.8%
Hispanic or Latino 7.5%
Asian 7.2%
Two or More 4.7%
African American 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 78.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.6, Timber Sage Elementary School is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Spring Hill reports $10,928 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Timber Sage Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Insight School of Kansas | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spring Hill High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spring Hill Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kansas Virtual Academy (Ksva) | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Prairie Creek Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Timber Sage Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,121
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 600
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 30.7:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~401 students)
Frequently asked questions about Timber Sage Elementary School
How many students attend Timber Sage Elementary School?
Timber Sage Elementary School has 401 students enrolled. It is a public school in Olathe, KS. CCD year-over-year: 348 (2022-23) → 374 (2023-24), up 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Timber Sage Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Timber Sage Elementary School is 14.9:1, which is 8% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Timber Sage Elementary School?
6.6% of students at Timber Sage Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Timber Sage Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Timber Sage Elementary School is White at 78.8% of enrollment, in Olathe, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Timber Sage Elementary School?
Timber Sage Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Timber Sage Elementary School rank among schools in Olathe?
By Resource Investment Index, Timber Sage Elementary School ranks #27 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 Spring Hill?
Besides Timber Sage Elementary School, Spring Hill also operates Insight School of Kansas (1,159 students), Spring Hill High School (1,121 students), and Spring Hill Elementary School (600 students). See the Spring Hill district page for the complete list.