Serving 366 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bentwood Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 366 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Bentwood Elementary serves the eastern part of Overland Park, KS, covering an area of approximately 1.6 square miles. Families can typically reach the school within a 5-10 minute drive, with most living about 0.7 miles away from the school and the furthest edge being 1.2 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bentwood 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
Bentwood Elementary School's student population of 366 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
366 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Bentwood Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bentwood 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
#76 out of 1269 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
32%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
6%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
White
70%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.1%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bentwood Elementary School's ranking?
Bentwood Elementary School is ranked #76 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Bentwood Elementary School often compared to?
Bentwood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mercey Springs Elementary School, Regency Place Elementary School, Pleasant Ridge Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Bentwood Elementary School?
366 students attend Bentwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Bentwood Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bentwood Elementary School?
Bentwood Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bentwood Elementary School offer ?
Bentwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bentwood Elementary School part of?
Bentwood Elementary School is part of Olathe School District.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
Preschool classrooms are too big. There are too many boys in class that outnumber the girls. Communication issues between parents and teachers. I would rather speak to a teacher then use email or phone apps. I don't get daily reports or notes in bookbags, And I don't appreciate my child telling meshes being hit by other students in her class and I am not notified.
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