Bentwood Elem

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366 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Bentwood Elementary, located in Overland Park, Kansas, is a proud member of the Olathe Public Schools district. Serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is deeply committed to the district’s mission of preparing students for their future by fostering a supportive, inclusive, and academically rigorous environment. Bentwood is known for its strong sense of community, where educators work closely with families to ensure that each child’s social, emotional, and intellectual needs are met.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Bentwood Elementary emphasizes the development of well-rounded individuals through various enrichment opportunities and school-wide initiatives. The school benefits from the resources and collaborative culture of the Olathe district, utilizing modern instructional strategies and technology to enhance student engagement. By maintaining a focus on character development and continuous improvement, Bentwood strives to provide a foundation that empowers its students to become successful, contributing members of their community.

366

Total Students

23.7

Full-Time Teachers

15.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

12.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bentwood Elem
Demographic	Student Count
White	255
Hispanic	38
Black	17
Asian	24
Two or More	28
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

White
255 (69.7%)
Hispanic
38 (10.4%)
Two or More
28 (7.7%)
Asian
24 (6.6%)
Black
17 (4.6%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.8%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

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)780-7320
Website:	http://schools.olatheschools.com/bentwood/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	366
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	39
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 24

Kindergarten 63

Grade 1 63

Grade 2 55

Grade 3 54

Grade 4 50

Grade 5 57

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Bentwood Elem
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	24
Kindergarten	63
Grade 1	63
Grade 2	55
Grade 3	54
Grade 4	50
Grade 5	57

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Bentwood Elem
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	174	47.5%
Male	192	52.5%

Elementary School K - 5th