Rolling Ridge Elementary School

1500 W Elm Terr
Olathe, KS 66061
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 366 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Rolling Ridge 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 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 366 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • : Bottom 50% in KS
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : Rolling Ridge Elementary serves the southwest part of Olathe, KS, covering an area of approximately 0.7 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 0.7 miles from the school.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

School Overview

Rolling Ridge Elementary School's student population of 366 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
366 students
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers

School Rankings

Rolling Ridge Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rolling Ridge Elementary School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (KS)
#915 out of 1269 schools
(Bottom 50%)
20-24%
31%
20-24%
32%
11-19%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
50%
23%
Black
6%
7%
White
36%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
64%
0.62
(22-23)
34.2%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: The Rockets

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rolling Ridge Elementary School's ranking?
Rolling Ridge Elementary School is ranked #915 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Rolling Ridge Elementary School often compared to?
Rolling Ridge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clearwater Creek 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 31% KS state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Rolling Ridge Elementary School?
366 students attend Rolling Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Rolling Ridge Elementary School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rolling Ridge Elementary School?
Rolling Ridge Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Rolling Ridge Elementary School offer ?
Rolling Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Rolling Ridge Elementary School part of?
Rolling Ridge Elementary School is part of Olathe School District.
In what neighborhood is Rolling Ridge Elementary School located?
Rolling Ridge Elementary School is located in the Rolling Ridge neighborhood of Olathe, KS.

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 366 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : Rolling Ridge Elementary serves the southwest part of Olathe, KS, covering an area of approximately 0.7 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 0.7 miles from the school.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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