Summary:
Mahaffie Elementary is a public elementary school in Olathe, Kansas, serving 423 students in grades PK-5. As part of the Olathe School District, which is ranked 47th out of 269 districts in Kansas, Mahaffie consistently outperforms the district and state averages in academic proficiency across all grade levels.
Mahaffie's students excel academically, with 51% proficient or better in English Language Arts and 47.23% in Mathematics, compared to 41.65% and 43.08% for the Olathe district, respectively. The school's 5th-grade students are particularly impressive, with 62.49% proficient or better in ELA and 46.15% in Mathematics, significantly outpacing their peers at the district and state levels. Mahaffie's diverse student population, with 57.21% White, 22.46% Hispanic, 8.04% African American, and 3.55% Asian students, is also a unique characteristic, as some nearby schools like Millbrooke Elementary have a more homogeneous racial makeup.
While Mahaffie's per-student spending of $12,043 is lower than some nearby schools, such as Fairview Elementary ($15,749) and Ridgeview Elementary ($16,851), the school maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 15:1, which may contribute to its strong academic performance. Mahaffie's exceptional subgroup performance, with Hispanic, special education, and disabled students outpacing their peers at the district and state levels, suggests the school has effective strategies in place to support the academic growth of these student populations.
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Detail:
Public PK, KG-5
District:
Olathe
SchoolDigger Rank:
178th of 660 Kansas Elementary Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,043
Students who attend Mahaffie Elementary usually attend:
Student/teacher ratio: 15.0
Number of students: 423
Racial breakdown:
White:
57.2%
Hispanic:
22.5%
African American:
8.0%
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Two or more races:
8.0%
Asian:
3.5%
American Indian:
0.7%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 43%
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