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Wolf Springs Elementary School

9300 W. 178th Street, Overland Park, KS, 66013

Top 10% School in KANSAS

Ranked 33 of 293 in KANSAS

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About Wolf Springs Elementary School

Wolf Springs Elementary School is a public school in Overland Park, Kansas, which is in a rural area on the edge of the city. Wolf Springs Elementary School has 562 students and serves grades PK-5. At Wolf Springs Elementary School, 56% of students did well enough in math and 59% did well enough in reading. There are 14 students for every teacher. Half of the students are girls and half are boys. 7% of the students at the school come from low-income families. There are 40 full-time teachers and one full-time school counselor. In Kansas, Wolf Springs Elementary School is the 177th best elementary school. Fifty-six percent of students at Wolf Springs Elementary School scored at or above the proficient level in math, and fifty-nine percent did the same in reading. This metric shows that the school did worse in math and reading than the district. This measure shows that students at Wolf Springs Elementary School did better in math and reading than students in the rest of the state. In Kansas, 34% of students tested at or above the proficient level in reading and 34% tested at or above that level in math.

Wolf Springs Elementary School Contact Information

Address

9300 W. 178th Street, Overland Park, KS, 66013

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Phone

(913) 624-2400

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 59%
Reading 59%
State average proficiency is 59% in Math and 59% in Reading.
39
Full-time Teachers
14 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
562
Total Students
$48210
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 33 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Wolf Springs Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 66.01%
Asian 17.97%
Hispanic 5.34%
Black 1.78%
Two+ Races 8.01%
Native Am. 0.89%
White
66.01%
Asian
17.97%
Hispanic
5.34%
Black
1.78%
Two+ Races
8.01%
Native Am.
0.89%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 562
50%
281 Female
50%
281 Male

Student Population

562 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

562 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Wolf Springs Elementary School in Overland Park has something to celebrate. At LongHouse Visitor Center, the fifth graders from the school are showing off their creativity in a public art exhibit. The exhibit features stunning paper-relief sculptures that show off the imagination and talent of young students. Families and people from the community are invited to see these works of art until the end of the month. This is a great way for local art lovers to support and admire the rising stars.

FAQ

Q1. What is the student population at Wolf Springs Elementary?

Ans. Wolf Springs Elementary has 562 students, serving grades PK–5.

Q2. What is the student-to-teacher ratio?

Ans. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14:1.

Q3. How do students perform academically?

Ans. 56% are proficient in math, and 59% in reading.

Q4. What is the gender breakdown of students?

Ans. The student body consists of 50% girls and 50% boys.

Q5. Where does Wolf Springs rank in Kansas?

Ans. Wolf Springs is ranked 177th in Kansas.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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