- Enrollment
- 2,011
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Olathe, KS
Tomahawk Elem
Federal NCES profile for Tomahawk Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 201014001590
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tomahawk Elem earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Kansas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kansas schools.
- #27 of 36
- schools in Olathe · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 38.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Tomahawk Elem has class sizes larger than 73% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tomahawk Elem ranks #27 of 36 schools in Olathe, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Tomahawk Elem held near 348 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.9 → 26.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 201014001590 · Olathe, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
359 enr · 15:1 · 38.7% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Olathe North Sr High (2,011 students)
Tomahawk Elem held near 348 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.9 → 26.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Tomahawk 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 359
Tomahawk Elem
359 students
What this shows Tomahawk Elem reports 359 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tomahawk Elem compares
Tomahawk 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 | 15:1 | ▲ 9% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.7% | ▼ 9% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 359 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
359
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
15:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 73% in Kansas - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.8%
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 359 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 55.4%
Hispanic or Latino 28.1%
African American 8.4%
Two or More 7.2%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 55.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.2, Tomahawk 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 Tomahawk Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olathe North Sr High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Olathe Northwest High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Olathe East Sr High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Olathe South Sr High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Olathe West High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tomahawk 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 (~359 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tomahawk Elem
How many students attend Tomahawk Elem?
Tomahawk Elem has 359 students enrolled. It is a public school in Olathe, KS. CCD year-over-year: 341 (2022-23) → 348 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tomahawk Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Tomahawk Elem is 15:1, which is 9% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tomahawk Elem?
38.7% of students at Tomahawk Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tomahawk Elem?
The largest demographic group at Tomahawk Elem 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 60.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tomahawk Elem?
Tomahawk Elem 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 Tomahawk Elem rank among schools in Olathe?
By Resource Investment Index, Tomahawk Elem 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 Olathe?
Besides Tomahawk 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.