- Enrollment
- 1,534
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Overland Park, KS
Wolf Springs Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Wolf Springs Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 201200002098
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wolf Springs Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median.
- #4 of 5
- schools in Overland Park · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 5.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Wolf Springs Elementary School has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wolf Springs Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 schools in Overland Park, KS.
School address
District: Blue Valley · Kansas
NCES ID 201200002098 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-70 students YoY
Wolf Springs Elementary School shrank from 632 students in 2022-23 to 562 in 2023-24 (-11.1%).
Teacher FTE added 38.0 → 39.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-70 students YoY 201200002098 · Overland Park, KS Other · MID · TRAD
541 enr · 14.2:1 · 5.5% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Blue Valley West High (1,534 students)
Wolf Springs Elementary School shrank from 632 students in 2022-23 to 562 in 2023-24 (-11.1%). Teacher FTE added 38.0 → 39.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Wolf Springs Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Blue Valley We
Blue Valley West High
1,534 students
- Blue Valley No
Blue Valley Northwest High
1,496 students
- Blue Valley Hi
Blue Valley High
1,396 students
- Blue Valley No
Blue Valley North High
1,376 students
- Blue Valley So
Blue Valley Southwest High School
1,057 students
- This school 541
Wolf Springs Elementary School
541 students
What this shows Wolf Springs Elementary School reports 541 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wolf Springs Elementary School compares
Wolf Springs Elementary School is a shrinking 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 | 14.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.5% | ▼ 87% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 541 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
541
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
5.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 87% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in Kansas - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.1%
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
$12,498
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 541 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 64.0%
Asian 19.8%
Two or More 8.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
African American 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: White at 64.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.1, Wolf Springs Elementary School is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Blue Valley reports $12,498 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wolf Springs Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Valley West High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blue Valley Northwest High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blue Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blue Valley North High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blue Valley Southwest High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wolf Springs Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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 other schools in Overland Park
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Stanley Elementary
Standard public school
610 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
Sunset Ridge Elementary
Standard public school
396 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Bentwood Elem
Standard public school
366 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Pleasant Ridge Elem
Standard public school
304 students 13.2:1 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 (~541 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wolf Springs Elementary School
How many students attend Wolf Springs Elementary School?
Wolf Springs Elementary School has 541 students enrolled. It is a public school in Overland Park, KS. CCD year-over-year: 632 (2022-23) → 562 (2023-24), down 70.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wolf Springs Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wolf Springs Elementary School is 14.2:1, which is 3% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wolf Springs Elementary School?
5.5% of students at Wolf Springs Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wolf Springs Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Wolf Springs Elementary School is White at 64.0% of enrollment, in Overland Park, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wolf Springs Elementary School?
Wolf Springs Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Wolf Springs Elementary School rank among schools in Overland Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Wolf Springs Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 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 schools in Overland Park on the city page.
What other schools are in Blue Valley?
Besides Wolf Springs 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.