At a glance
Reported students
56
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
11.87
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
4.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Kansas elementary enrollment
2nd percentile
Compared with 708 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
59
School for Deaf Elementary: 56 reported students.
State peer staffing position
1st percentile
4.7:1 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
- 87
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 7:1
What the reported data says about School for Deaf Elementary
School for Deaf Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–06 in Olathe. It is one of 2 current school records connected to School for Deaf. NCES reports 56 students for 2024–25.
Among 708 elementary schools in Kansas with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 311 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 2nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 4.7:1, below 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 (55.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (17.9%). Students served under IDEA represent 100%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking School for Deaf Elementary
- 1How do the reported 4.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 11.87 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 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 100%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 23.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White55.4%
- Hispanic17.9%
- Black8.9%
- Asian1.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial16.1%
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
Not reported as 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 School for Deaf
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
View all 2 district schools →Public schools near School for Deaf Elementary
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Elem Elementary · Olathe | PK–05 | 254 | 0.3 mi |
| Ridgeview Elem Elementary · Olathe | PK–05 | 260 | 0.9 mi |
| Northview Elem Elementary · Olathe | PK–05 | 218 | 0.9 mi |
| Westview Elem Elementary · Olathe | PK–05 | 164 | 1.1 mi |
| Fairview Elem Elementary · Olathe | PK–05 | 244 | 1.2 mi |
| Mahaffie Elem Elementary · Olathe | PK–05 | 449 | 1.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about School for Deaf Elementary
What grades does School for Deaf Elementary serve?
School for Deaf Elementary reports grades PK–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school (special education school) in School for Deaf.
How many students attend School for Deaf Elementary?
School for Deaf Elementary reported 56 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 2nd percentile among 708 Kansas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 87 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at School for Deaf Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 4.7:1, based on 56 students and 11.87 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 School for Deaf Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
School for Deaf Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on School for Deaf attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of School for Deaf Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
23.2% 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 School for Deaf Elementary in?
School for Deaf Elementary is part of School for Deaf, based in Olathe, KS, which operates 2 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near School for Deaf Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Central Elem (0.3 mi), Ridgeview Elem (0.9 mi), Northview Elem (0.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.