Serving 255 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ridgeview Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to 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 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 255 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ridgeview Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Ridgeview Elementary School's student population of 255 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
255 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ridgeview Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ridgeview Elementary School is 0.59, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#702 out of 1280 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
53%
21%
Black
6%
7%
White
36%
62%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ridgeview Elementary School's ranking?
Ridgeview Elementary School is ranked #702 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Ridgeview Elementary School often compared to?
Ridgeview Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Havencroft Elementary School, Heritage Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Ridgeview Elementary School?
255 students attend Ridgeview Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Ridgeview Elementary School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ridgeview Elementary School?
Ridgeview Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ridgeview Elementary School offer ?
Ridgeview Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Ridgeview Elementary School part of?
Ridgeview Elementary School is part of Olathe School District.
In what neighborhood is Ridgeview Elementary School located?
Ridgeview Elementary School is located in the Ridgeview South neighborhood of Olathe, KS.
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