Enrollment
541
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
5.5%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
-87% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wolf Springs Elementary School compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wolf Springs Elementary School
Wolf Springs Elementary School is a lower-poverty, large combined-grade school in Overland Park, Kansas, enrolling 541 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Kansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 5.5% free-meal eligibility runs 87% below the Kansas average.
Enrollment of 541 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.
Against 107 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #75.
Its student body is led by White (64%) and Asian (20%) (diversity index 54/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 541 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
11.1% 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 public schools, it stands alongside Stanley Elementary (610 students): Wolf Springs Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.2:1 vs 22.6:1).
Blue Valley also operates Blue Valley West High (1,534 students) and Blue Valley Northwest High (1,496 students) alongside Wolf Springs 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 Wolf Springs Elementary School compares
Wolf Springs 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,217
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Blue Valley, which includes Wolf Springs 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 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
- 1,534
- 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 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
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 (~541 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Wolf Springs Elementary School a good school?
Wolf Springs Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median. 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 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.
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