Westview Elementary School

500 S Troost St
Olathe, KS 66061
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 164 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Westview Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% 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: 164 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 77%
  • : Top 20% in KS
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 30%)
  • : Westview Elementary serves the southern part of Olathe, KS, covering an area of approximately 0.9 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 0.6 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance area.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Westview Elementary School's student population of 164 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
164 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Motto
Home of the Wildcats

School Rankings

Westview 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 Westview Elementary School is 0.45, 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.
This School
State Level (KS)
#163 out of 1269 schools
(Top 20%)
60-64%
31%
40-49%
32%
40-59%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
71%
23%
Black
2%
7%
White
23%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
77%
0.45
(22-23)
40.9%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Wildcats

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Westview Elementary School's ranking?
Westview Elementary School is ranked #163 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Westview Elementary School often compared to?
Westview Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Stanley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Westview Elementary School?
164 students attend Westview Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Westview Elementary School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Westview Elementary School?
Westview Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Westview Elementary School offer ?
Westview Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Westview Elementary School part of?
Westview Elementary School is part of Olathe School District.
In what neighborhood is Westview Elementary School located?
Westview Elementary School is located in the Edgemere neighborhood of Olathe, KS.

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 164 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 77%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 30%)
  • : Westview Elementary serves the southern part of Olathe, KS, covering an area of approximately 0.9 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 0.6 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance area.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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