Serving 466 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Olathe Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 466 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Olathe Elementary School's student population of 466 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
466 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Olathe Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Olathe Elementary School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1237 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
50%
35%
Black
n/a
4%
White
49%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Olathe Elementary School's ranking?
Olathe Elementary School is ranked #1237 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Olathe Elementary School often compared to?
Olathe Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northside Elementary School, Cottonwood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Olathe Elementary School?
466 students attend Olathe Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Olathe Elementary School students are Hispanic, 49% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Olathe Elementary School?
Olathe Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Olathe Elementary School offer ?
Olathe Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Olathe Elementary School part of?
Olathe Elementary School is part of Montrose County School District Re-1j.
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