Olathe

Headquartered at 14160 Black Bob Road in Olathe, Kansas, the Olathe public school district operates as an active, traditional public school system serving a large suburban community within the greater Kansas City metropolitan area. The district manages 52 operational schools that provide comprehensive educational programs spanning from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, alongside specialized ungraded offerings. Currently educating a total student population of 28,195—comprising 14,392 male and 13,803 female students—the district serves a diverse demographic that includes 17,445 White, 5,656 Hispanic, 2,180 Black, 1,538 multiracial, 1,221 Asian, 89 American Indian, and 66 Pacific Islander pupils.

To support its extensive student body and school network, the district employs a robust workforce amounting to 8,233.4 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. This staffing framework is anchored by 4,378.64 FTE classroom teachers, backed by 655.5 FTE instructional aides and 3,199.26 FTE support staff members dedicated to operational, administrative, and student services. Designed to be an informative baseline for parents, students, and educational researchers evaluating the region, the district maintains active engagement with its community through its central administration, reachable by phone at (913) 780-7000 or online at olatheschools.org.