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#1176 of 1,815 schools in CO
Olathe Elementary School
Elementary School · Montrose County School District Re-1j · Olathe, CO
A Montrose County School District Re-1j elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
P O BOX 505, Olathe, CO 81425
- Math 28% vs CO 40% (2025)
- Reading 32% vs CO 45% (2025)
- 20.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Olathe Elementary School score 29% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 30% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 35 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
76.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Olathe Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 45Car-Dependent
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average261/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$71,824
Median home value
$293,500
Median rent
$995/mo
College educated
17.2%
Homeownership
76.9%
Poverty rate
12.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 81425; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in Montrose County School District Re-1J
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cottonwood Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | K–5 | Not available | 412 | Compare → |
| Northside Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | K–5 | Not available | 338 | Compare → |
| Oak Grove Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | K–5 | Not available | 387 | Compare → |
| Peak Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | K–12 | Not available | 221 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Montrose County School District Re-1j
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #6 of 13
- District spending per student
- $11,857NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Olathe Elementary School is listed in Montrose County School District Re-1J; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Olathe Elementary School
Olathe Elementary School is a public elementary school in Olathe, CO, part of Montrose County School District Re-1j, serving approximately 432 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 20.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,176 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Olathe Elementary School
What grades does Olathe Elementary School serve?
Olathe Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Olathe Elementary School?
Olathe Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 432 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Olathe Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Olathe Elementary School is 20.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Olathe Elementary School rank in CO?
Olathe Elementary School ranks #1,176 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Olathe Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Olathe Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Olathe Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Olathe Elementary School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Olathe Elementary School a charter school?
No, Olathe Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Olathe Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Olathe Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Olathe Elementary School?
76.2% of students at Olathe Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 432
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Montrose County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.6%
- Phone
- (970) 252-7940
- Area population (ZIP 81425)
- 5,139
- Area average commute
- 25.1 min
- Area median age
- 42.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 CMAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 CMAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 81425; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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