Serving 455 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Olathe Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Olathe Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Olathe Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Olathe Elementary School?
455 students attend Olathe Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Olathe Elementary School students are Hispanic, 48% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Olathe Elementary School?
Olathe Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Olathe Elementary School offer ?
Olathe Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Olathe Elementary School part of?
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