Serving 307 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Scarborough Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 307 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Scarborough Elementary serves the southern part of Olathe, KS, covering an area of approximately 0.6 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 0.7 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Scarborough Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Scarborough Elementary School's student population of 307 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
307 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Scarborough Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Scarborough Elementary School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#128 out of 1269 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
32%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
4%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
12%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Black
9%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
69%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.6%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Scarborough Elementary School's ranking?
Scarborough Elementary School is ranked #128 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Scarborough Elementary School often compared to?
Scarborough Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sunnyside Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Scarborough Elementary School?
307 students attend Scarborough Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Scarborough Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Scarborough Elementary School?
Scarborough Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Scarborough Elementary School offer ?
Scarborough Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Scarborough Elementary School part of?
Scarborough Elementary School is part of Olathe School District.
In what neighborhood is Scarborough Elementary School located?
Scarborough Elementary School is located in the Scarborough neighborhood of Olathe, KS.
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