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Olathe, KS vs Kansas City, MO

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Highlights
- Kansas City spends 2.4% more per student than Olathe.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 5.8% higher in Kansas City than in Olathe. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Kansas City had 3.3% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Olathe

Education
 Olathe, KSKansas City, MOUnited States
 Expend. per Student$13,913$14,246$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,650$12,022$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$7,166$6,352$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.4114.1916.23
 Students per Librarian4998814573
 Students per Counselor409424530
 Grade School Educ.2.4%3.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.4%5.9%6.3%
 High School Educ.94.1%91.0%88.9%
 Some College Educ.19.2%22.2%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.8.5%7.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.50.2%36.5%33.7%
 Masters Grad.14.7%9.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.1%2.6%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree2.1%1.2%1.5%

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Reviews for Olathe    15 Reviews

I've lived in Olathe for 12 years. Olathe is a quiet bedroom community with great schools. 21st Century program provides many career path choices at the high school  More

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Over 6 years ago

I'm just going to give it right to ya! Olathe is closer of a normal mid-class neighborhood than say; Overland Park$$$. And if you like hoe-down country style, go South  More

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Lived in Olathe since about 1980. I can say Olathe is a great place to make a living, live life etc. It's one of those places that the UPS driver can leave a package  More

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Reviews for Kansas City    83 Reviews

I was born and raised in the Kansas City area and have moved and come back twice. Kansas City has a lot to do, prices are very reasonable, and how can you beat having a  More

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KC has seriously grown over the last 20 years, specifically the downtown area. The city as a whole has become a more inviting place for younger generations as well with  More

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Over 3 years ago

I have lived in Kansas City my entire life. I've also lived in other states. Yes, there are bad guys/gals that live here. Can you name a big city that is  More

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ZIPS IN OLATHE, KANSAS
66062 66061
ZIPS IN KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI
64118, 64152, 64119, 64138, 64151, 64114, 64134, 64155, 64131, 64130, 47 total

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