Serving 367 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Arbor Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 367 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 72% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Arbor Creek Elementary serves the southeast part of Olathe, KS, covering an area of approximately 1.5 square miles. Most families in the attendance zone can expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest distance being about 1.8 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Arbor Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Arbor Creek Elementary School's student population of 367 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
367 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 23-year historical data
School Rankings
Arbor Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Arbor Creek Elementary School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#62 out of 1269 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
32%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 23-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
7%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Hispanic
8%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Black
9%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 23-year historical data
White
70%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.6%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 23-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Arbor Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Arbor Creek Elementary School is ranked #62 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Arbor Creek Elementary School?
367 students attend Arbor Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Arbor Creek Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Arbor Creek Elementary School?
Arbor Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Arbor Creek Elementary School offer ?
Arbor Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Arbor Creek Elementary School part of?
Arbor Creek Elementary School is part of Olathe School District.
In what neighborhood is Arbor Creek Elementary School located?
Arbor Creek Elementary School is located in the Arbor Creek neighborhood of Olathe, KS.
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