Enrollment
359
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.7%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
-9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Tomahawk Elem compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Tomahawk Elem
Tomahawk Elem is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Olathe, Kansas, enrolling 359 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15:1 puts it in the larger third of Kansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 38.7% lands close to the Kansas typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 359 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kansas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,346 scored Kansas schools.
Against 319 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #197.
Its student body is led by White (55%) and Hispanic or Latino (28%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 60/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 359 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Olathe's public schools, it stands alongside Clearwater Creek Elementary (522 students): Tomahawk Elem is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15:1 vs 14.9:1).
Olathe also operates Olathe North Sr High (2,011 students) and Olathe Northwest High School (1,958 students) alongside Tomahawk Elem.
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 Tomahawk Elem compares
Tomahawk Elem on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,650
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,487
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Olathe, which includes Tomahawk Elem.
$14,650
Per student
-5%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.2%
State 56.9%
Federal 5.9%
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 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
- 2,011
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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
Similar other 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 (~359 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Tomahawk Elem a good school?
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. 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 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.
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