SCHOOL FOR DEAF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

School for Deaf Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the School for Deaf school district, located in Olathe, KS with about 56 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. With about 14 teachers, School for Deaf Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 4:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

The **Kansas School for the Deaf (KSD)**, located at 450 East Park Street in Olathe, Kansas, serves as the state’s premier educational resource for students who are deaf or hard of hearing. Founded in 1861, the school provides a comprehensive, language-rich environment that spans from early childhood programs through high school graduation. By utilizing a bilingual-bicultural approach, the school integrates both American Sign Language (ASL) and English to ensure that students have full access to a robust academic curriculum while fostering a strong sense of identity and community.

Beyond traditional academics, the KSD campus functions as a vital hub for students to socialize, participate in extracurricular activities, and receive specialized support services. The school emphasizes individualized education plans (IEPs) tailored to the unique communication needs of each student, supported by a staff of educators and specialists trained in deaf education. As a state-run institution, the Kansas School for the Deaf plays a central role in the regional community, offering residential options and outreach services designed to empower deaf and hard-of-hearing youth to achieve personal and professional success.

For more information, contact School for Deaf Elementary at (913) 210-8200 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.