Tomahawk Elem

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341 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Tomahawk Elementary School, located in Olathe, Kansas, is a proud member of the Olathe Public Schools district. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on creating a supportive and collaborative environment that fosters academic growth and social-emotional development. With a commitment to the district’s mission of preparing students for their future, Tomahawk emphasizes high expectations, personalized learning opportunities, and the cultivation of a strong school-to-home partnership to help every student succeed.

The school is well-regarded for its dedicated staff and inclusive atmosphere, which encourages students to explore their interests through a well-rounded curriculum. By leveraging the resources of the larger Olathe school system, Tomahawk provides its students with access to modern technology and diverse extracurricular engagement. Its location on South Brougham Drive serves as a central hub for the neighborhood, promoting a tight-knit school community where students are empowered to become responsible, lifelong learners.

341

Total Students

24.9

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

47.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tomahawk Elem
Demographic	Student Count
White	191
Hispanic	81
Black	31
Asian	8
Two or More	29
Pacific Islander	1

White
191 (56.0 %)
Hispanic
81 (23.8 %)
Black
31 (9.1 %)
Two or More
29 (8.5 %)
Asian
8 (2.3 %)
Pacific Islander
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)780-7690
Website:	http://schools.olatheschools.com/tomahawk/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	341
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	125
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	37

* 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 48

Kindergarten 56

Grade 1 56

Grade 2 42

Grade 3 42

Grade 4 56

Grade 5 41

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Tomahawk Elem
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	48
Kindergarten	56
Grade 1	56
Grade 2	42
Grade 3	42
Grade 4	56
Grade 5	41

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Tomahawk Elem
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	167	49%
Male	174	51%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)