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).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 455 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Olathe Elementary School's student population of 455 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
455 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1302 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
49%
35%
Black
n/a
5%
White
48%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Olathe Elementary School's ranking?
Olathe Elementary School is ranked #1302 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Olathe Elementary School often compared to?
Olathe Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cottonwood Elementary School, Northside Elementary School by visitors of our site.
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?
Olathe Elementary School is part of Montrose County School District Re-1j.
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