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Elementary· 3 schools in district

Stanley Elementary

6121 W. 158th St., Overland Park, KS 66223Blue Valley →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–05Non-Charter
628
Students
Total enrolled
$16,266
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 13% vs nat'l
22.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 46% vs nat'l
52/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 628 students in grades PK–05 in Overland Park, Kansas.
13% above average funding
District spends $16,266 per pupil, 13% more than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 52th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Stanley Elementary is a large elementary in Overland Park, Kansas, serving grades PK–05 with 628 students. The district invests $16,266 per student — 13% above the national average of $14,347, with a 22.5:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. With only 17% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community.

Student Body & Demographics at Stanley Elementary

628
Total Students
22.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
17%
Free Lunch
28
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution347 male · 281 female
55%
45%
Male 55%Female 45%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility17%
National avg 52% · 105 students
Student Composition
17%
62%
9%
Asian17%
White62%
Hispanic / Latino9%
Black5%
Multiracial7%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 201200000111

Academic Outcomes at Stanley Elementary

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
52
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 52th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 86th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 66223

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$16,266Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$16,266
State avg
$19,661
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$7,157
Student Support$3,090
Administration$1,952
Operations$2,440
Other$1,627
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $16,266 spent per student, an estimated $7,206 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
47%
48%
State government
47.4%
Local (property tax)
47.9%
Federal programs
4.7%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 17% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 22.5:1 student-teacher ratio — larger classes than the national average of 15.4:1
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Valley Park ElementaryWolf Springs Elementary SchoolCedar Hills ElementaryOverland Trail Elementary
+12 more
↓
Middle
Aubry Bend Middle SchoolOxford MiddlePleasant Ridge MiddleLakewood Middle
+5 more
↓
High School
Blue Valley West HighBlue Valley North HighBlue Valley HighBlue Valley Northwest High
+1 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 05
Location—
CountyJohnson County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictBlue Valley →
Phone: (913)239-7200
NCES ID: 201200000111
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Overland Park seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Blue Valley
High
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1,514 students · 09–12
● 55 opp9% FRL
High
Blue Valley North High
1,414 students · 09–12
● 56 opp16% FRL
High
Blue Valley High
1,412 students · 09–12
● 55 opp11% FRL
High
Blue Valley Northwest High
1,344 students · 09–12
● 61 opp13% FRL
High
Blue Valley Southwest High School
1,014 students · 09–12
● 51 opp7% FRL
Mid
Aubry Bend Middle School
819 students · 06–08
6% FRL
Elem
Valley Park Elementary
650 students · KG–05
● 56 opp17% FRL
Elem
Wolf Springs Elementary School
632 students · PK–05
● 50 opp7% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
6121 W. 158th St., Overland Park, KS 66223
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.