Serving 480 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Forest View Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 480 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Forest View Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Forest View Elementary School's student population of 480 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
480 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Forest View Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,264 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Forest View Elementary School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#150 out of 1264 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
11%
21%
Black
3%
6%
White
79%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Forest View Elementary School's ranking?
Forest View Elementary School is ranked #150 out of 1,264 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% KS state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% KS state average).
How many students attend Forest View Elementary School?
480 students attend Forest View Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Forest View Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Forest View Elementary School?
Forest View Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Forest View Elementary School offer ?
Forest View Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Forest View Elementary School part of?
Forest View Elementary School is part of Olathe School District.
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