Black Bob Elementary School in Olathe, Kansas on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Black Bob Elementary School is a suburban public school in Olathe, Kansas that is part of Olathe Public Schools USD 233. It serves 354 students in grades Pre-K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 18.6:1. Its teachers have had 11 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades Pre-K - 5

354 Students

19 Teachers

14701 S Brougham Dr

Olathe, KS 66062 View local requests

http://schools.olatheschools.com/blackbob/

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Black Bob Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Murphy

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Black Bob Elementary School Demographics

21%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

25%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Black Bob Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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