Olathe School District

The Olathe School District is located in Olathe, KS and includes 46 schools that serve 25,492 students in grades PK through 12.  

District Spending

The Olathe School District spends $8,071 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 63% on instruction, 33% on support services, and 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Olathe School District has 12 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the KS state average being 13 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Olathe School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 1% in 2005.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2005 was 3.9%.  

In the Olathe School District, 11% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Olathe School District serves 3% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.