Ridgeview Elementary School

1201 E Elm St
Olathe, KS 66061
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 267 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ridgeview Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas 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 Kansas state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 267 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • : Bottom 50% in KS
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Ridgeview Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:

School Overview

Ridgeview Elementary School's student population of 267 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
267 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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School Rankings

Ridgeview Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,264 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ridgeview Elementary School is 0.56, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (KS)
#787 out of 1264 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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20-24%
28%
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25-29%
36%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
55%
21%
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Black
4%
6%
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White
37%
63%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.56
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
34%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
10%
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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 Ridgeview Elementary School's ranking?
Ridgeview Elementary School is ranked #787 out of 1,264 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Ridgeview Elementary School often compared to?
Ridgeview Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Havencroft Elementary School, Heritage 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 28% KS state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% KS state average).
How many students attend Ridgeview Elementary School?
267 students attend Ridgeview Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Ridgeview Elementary School students are Hispanic, 37% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ridgeview Elementary School?
Ridgeview Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ridgeview Elementary School offer ?
Ridgeview Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Ridgeview Elementary School part of?
Ridgeview Elementary School is part of Olathe School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 267 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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