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2 schools in School for Deaf

Kansas · 118 students · 1 city

Of the public K-12 schools operating across Kansas, 2 sit inside School for Deaf, collectively enrolling about 118 students (1 elementary and 1 high).

4-year change in School for Deaf

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
118
+4 (+4%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

Inside School for Deaf

Since 2017-18, the 2 district schools that reported both years went from 105 to 118 students (up 12%) and from 28 to 25 full-time teachers (down 11%), as of 2024-25.

Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
School for Deaf HighOlatheHigh07-1262
School for Deaf ElementaryOlatheElementaryPK-0656

About School for Deaf

As a compact district in Kansas, School for Deaf teaches 118 students across 2 schools.

Looking at the level breakdown, School for Deaf is made up of 1 elementary and 1 high school.

Average enrollment per school in School for Deaf is about 59, below the Kansas average of roughly 355.

Five-year track record. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment climbed 4%: 114 students in SY 2020-21 versus 118 in SY 2024-25.

On this page, the community for School for Deaf discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools does School for Deaf run?
School for Deaf has 2 public schools with a combined enrollment of about 118 students in Kansas.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in School for Deaf?
School for Deaf includes 1 elementary school and 1 high school.
What is the largest school in School for Deaf?
School for Deaf High is the largest public school in School for Deaf by enrollment, with approximately 62 students.
What grade levels does School for Deaf serve?
School for Deaf serves students from pre-K through grade 12 across 2 schools.