Serving 419 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Forest View 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 57% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (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 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 419 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Forest View Elementary serves the western part of Olathe, KS, encompassing an area of approximately 3.5 square miles. Most families live within a 5- to 10-minute drive, with an average distance of 0.9 miles to the school's edge and the furthest boundary being 1.9 miles away.
- 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
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Forest View Elementary School's student population of 419 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
419 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Forest View 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 Forest View Elementary School is 0.37, 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
#105 out of 1269 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
32%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
White
79%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.4%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Green and navy
School Mascot
Forest The Fox
Source: 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 #105 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Forest View Elementary School?
419 students attend Forest View Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Forest View Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Forest View Elementary School part of?
Forest View Elementary School is part of Olathe School District.
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