Mahaffie Elem

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449 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Mahaffie Elementary School, located in Olathe, Kansas, is a core member of the Olathe Public Schools district. Serving students in the northern part of the community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic excellence, character development, and student engagement. The school community places a strong value on the partnership between educators, students, and families to ensure that each child receives the personalized attention needed to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.

Beyond its focus on core curriculum, Mahaffie Elementary works to cultivate a well-rounded educational experience by offering various opportunities for students to explore their interests. The school environment is designed to promote social-emotional growth, encouraging students to become responsible, collaborative, and life-long learners. By utilizing the resources provided by the Olathe district and maintaining a commitment to professional excellence, Mahaffie Elementary strives to prepare its students to transition successfully to middle school and beyond.

449

Total Students

31.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mahaffie Elem
Demographic	Student Count
White	256
Hispanic	101
Black	33
Asian	15
Two or More	42
American Indian	2

White
256 (57.0%)
Hispanic
101 (22.5%)
Two or More
42 (9.4%)
Black
33 (7.3%)
Asian
15 (3.3%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Olathe
Phone:	(913)780-7530
Website:	http://schools.olatheschools.com/mahaffie/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	449
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	154
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	42

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 40

Kindergarten 74

Grade 1 74

Grade 2 66

Grade 3 82

Grade 4 51

Grade 5 62

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Mahaffie Elem
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	40
Kindergarten	74
Grade 1	74
Grade 2	66
Grade 3	82
Grade 4	51
Grade 5	62

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Mahaffie Elem
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	216	48.1%
Male	233	51.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)