Scarborough Elementary School
Tel:
(913) 780-7670
Scarborough Elementary School serves 309 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 33%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Scarborough Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Kansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Scarborough Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Scarborough Elementary School's student population of 309 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 309 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 22 teachers |
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School Comparison
Scarborough Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,265 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Scarborough Elementary School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KS) |
Overall Testing Rank | #137 out of 1265 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 33% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 4% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 10% | 20% |
| Black | 12% | 7% |
| White | 69% | 64% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 5% |
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Diversity Score | 0.50 | 0.54 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 22% | 38% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 10% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Olathe School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, KS Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Scarborough Elementary School is Olathe South Senior High School (0.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Indian Trail Middle School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Olathe Olathe South Senior High School Grades: 9-12 | 2,089 students
0.3 miles
1640 E 151st St
Olathe, KS 66062
(913) 780-7160 0.3 9-12 2,089 - Olathe Indian Trail Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 654 students
0.4 miles
1440 E 151st St
Olathe, KS 66062
(913) 780-7230 0.4 6-8 654 - Olathe Heritage Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 402 students
0.6 miles
1700 E Pawnee Dr
Olathe, KS 66062
(913) 780-7490 0.6 PK-5 402 - Olathe Chisholm Trail Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 730 students
0.9 miles
16700 W. 159th Street
Olathe, KS 66062
(913) 780-7240 0.9 6-8 730 - Olathe Sunnyside Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 448 students
0.9 miles
16025 S. Lindenwood
Olathe, KS 66062
(913) 780-7680 0.9 PK-5 448
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