At a glance
Reported students
362
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
25.2
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Kansas elementary enrollment
63rd percentile
Compared with 708 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
369.5
Black Bob Elem: 362 reported students.
State peer staffing position
75th percentile
14.4:1 reported; state peer median 13.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 317
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.9:1
What the reported data says about Black Bob Elem
Black Bob Elem is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Olathe. It is one of 52 current school records connected to Olathe. NCES reports 362 students for 2024–25.
Among 708 elementary schools in Kansas with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 311 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 63rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.4:1, close to the Kansas median of 13.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (66.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (21.3%). English learners represent 3.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Black Bob Elem
- 1How do the reported 14.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 25.2 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 3.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 16.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 21.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White66.6%
- Hispanic21.3%
- Black5.2%
- Asian1.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Olathe
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Prairie Center Elem
Elementary · Grades PK–05
360 reported students
Tomahawk Elem
Elementary · Grades PK–05
359 reported students
Rolling Ridge Elem
Elementary · Grades PK–05
366 reported students
Bentwood Elem
Elementary · Grades PK–05
366 reported students
Arbor Creek Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
367 reported students
Millbrooke Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
369 reported students
Public schools near Black Bob Elem
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Springs Elem Elementary · Olathe | PK–05 | 235 | 0.7 mi |
| Briarwood Elem Elementary · Olathe | PK–05 | 315 | 0.8 mi |
| Liberty View Elementary Elementary · Blue Valley | KG–05 | 430 | 1 mi |
| Tomahawk Elem Elementary · Olathe | PK–05 | 359 | 1 mi |
| Brougham Elem Elementary · Olathe | PK–05 | 298 | 1.1 mi |
| Heritage Elementary Elementary · Olathe | PK–05 | 335 | 1.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Black Bob Elem
What grades does Black Bob Elem serve?
Black Bob Elem reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Olathe.
How many students attend Black Bob Elem?
Black Bob Elem reported 362 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 63rd percentile among 708 Kansas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 317 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Black Bob Elem?
The calculated ratio is 14.4:1, based on 362 students and 25.2 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Kansas median for the same school level is 13.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Black Bob Elem a public, charter, or magnet school?
Black Bob Elem is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Olathe attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Black Bob Elem students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
21.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Black Bob Elem in?
Black Bob Elem is part of Olathe, based in Olathe, KS, which operates 52 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Black Bob Elem?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Green Springs Elem (0.7 mi), Briarwood Elem (0.8 mi), Liberty View Elementary (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.