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Olathe Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 477 students

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Posted January 21, 2009

Don't let the test scores fool you...this school does a phenomenal job with a high ESL population and low education rate of parents. Parental involvement is highly encouraged, character is emphasized, and educational growth over the course of a year is surprisingly high...even though they may be starting with a child who is seriously underperforming. Yes, the surrounding area is quite depressing but it has nothing to do with not caring about their school and everything to do with the poverty level. The school itself, however, is sparkling clean, a nice playground area is available, and a new playing field has been installed. I have never regretted enrolling my children at Olathe Elementary, and most parents I know whose children attend there think of it as the District's best kept secret. Caring and dedicated staff, excellent principal leadership, and a team oriented environment make all the difference in the world.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 19, 2008

This is the best school anyone could ask for. It's a great small town where everyone know's everyone. I love that the teachers are close with the kids and they really care what goes on.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 28, 2007

Regardless of what lies within the school's walls, the grounds and immediate area are very depressing. This evvironment is depressing for children. A depressing environment in which to play. Who wants to come to work looking at that every day? It is just sad. Children deserve better. The community doesn't seem to take pride in where they live.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted September 26, 2005

This school was great! I mean no one can tell how kids are going to be, but the academics were so good! I recommend this school!
—Submitted by a parent


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 71% in 2012.

73 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 74% in 2012.

75 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
49%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 52% in 2012.

74 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
26%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Colorado used the Transitional Colorado Assessment Program (TCAP) to test students' skills in reading, writing and mathematics in grades 3 through 10, and in science in grades 5, 8 and 10. The TSAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Colorado. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test. The TCAP replaced the CSAP as Colorado's state assessment program effective for the 2011-2012 school year.

See Colorado's state standards

Source: Colorado Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 71% in 2012.

67 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
45%
Reading

67 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
37%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 49% in 2012.

67 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
21%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Colorado used the Transitional Colorado Assessment Program (TCAP) to test students' skills in reading, writing and mathematics in grades 3 through 10, and in science in grades 5, 8 and 10. The TSAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Colorado. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test. The TCAP replaced the CSAP as Colorado's state assessment program effective for the 2011-2012 school year.

See Colorado's state standards

Source: Colorado Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

94 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
52%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

94 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
48%
Science

The state average for Science was 49% in 2012.

94 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
32%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 58% in 2012.

94 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
42%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Colorado used the Transitional Colorado Assessment Program (TCAP) to test students' skills in reading, writing and mathematics in grades 3 through 10, and in science in grades 5, 8 and 10. The TSAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Colorado. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test. The TCAP replaced the CSAP as Colorado's state assessment program effective for the 2011-2012 school year.

See Colorado's state standards

Source: Colorado Department of Education

Math

All Students63%
Female65%
Male61%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic55%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)71%
Free lunch eligible53%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch89%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities73%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable76%

Reading

All Students49%
Female58%
Male41%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic40%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)58%
Free lunch eligible38%
Reduced lunch eligible100%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch79%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities58%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable65%

Writing

All Students26%
Female32%
Male19%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic21%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)31%
Free lunch eligible19%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities31%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable32%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Colorado used the Transitional Colorado Assessment Program (TCAP) to test students' skills in reading, writing and mathematics in grades 3 through 10, and in science in grades 5, 8 and 10. The TSAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Colorado. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test. The TCAP replaced the CSAP as Colorado's state assessment program effective for the 2011-2012 school year.

The different student groups are identified by the Colorado Department of Education. If there are fewer than 16 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Colorado's state standards

Source: Colorado Department of Education

Math

All Students45%
Female41%
Male50%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic46%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)41%
Free lunch eligible41%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunchn/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities48%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)43%
Language proficiency status - not applicable50%

Reading

All Students37%
Female30%
Male47%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic33%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)40%
Free lunch eligible33%
Reduced lunch eligible100%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch100%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities38%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)29%
Language proficiency status - not applicable44%

Writing

All Students21%
Female19%
Male23%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic19%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)23%
Free lunch eligible15%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities23%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)10%
Language proficiency status - not applicable28%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Colorado used the Transitional Colorado Assessment Program (TCAP) to test students' skills in reading, writing and mathematics in grades 3 through 10, and in science in grades 5, 8 and 10. The TSAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Colorado. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test. The TCAP replaced the CSAP as Colorado's state assessment program effective for the 2011-2012 school year.

The different student groups are identified by the Colorado Department of Education. If there are fewer than 16 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Colorado's state standards

Source: Colorado Department of Education

Math

All Students52%
Female49%
Male55%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic35%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)73%
Free lunch eligible42%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch84%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities59%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)24%
Language proficiency status - not applicable69%

Reading

All Students48%
Female51%
Male46%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic33%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)65%
Free lunch eligible36%
Reduced lunch eligible100%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch79%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities54%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)21%
Language proficiency status - not applicable62%

Science

All Students32%
Female28%
Male35%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic14%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)55%
Free lunch eligible21%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch63%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities36%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)3%
Language proficiency status - not applicable52%

Writing

All Students42%
Female51%
Male35%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic27%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)58%
Free lunch eligible29%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities46%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)24%
Language proficiency status - not applicable54%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Colorado used the Transitional Colorado Assessment Program (TCAP) to test students' skills in reading, writing and mathematics in grades 3 through 10, and in science in grades 5, 8 and 10. The TSAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Colorado. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test. The TCAP replaced the CSAP as Colorado's state assessment program effective for the 2011-2012 school year.

The different student groups are identified by the Colorado Department of Education. If there are fewer than 16 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Colorado's state standards

Source: Colorado Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 50% 61%
Hispanic 48% 28%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 1%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 4%
Black 0% 6%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 74%N/A35%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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326 North 3rd St
Olathe, CO 81425
Phone: (970) 252-7940

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