Serving 424 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 424 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Olathe Elementary School serves the northwest part of Olathe, CO, covering an attendance area of approximately 289.5 square miles. Families typically drive 15-20 minutes to reach the school, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the zone being about 9.8 miles and the furthest edge located 22.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Olathe Elementary School's student population of 424 students has grown by 6% 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
424 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Olathe Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Olathe Elementary School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1301 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
57%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
42%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
1%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.1%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #1301 out of 1,748 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 Cottonwood Elementary School, Northside Elementary School, Oak Grove Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Olathe Elementary School?
424 students attend Olathe Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Olathe Elementary School students are Hispanic, 42% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Olathe Elementary School?
Olathe Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
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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