Excellent
#190 of 1,294 schools in KS
Top 15% in state
Cedar Creek Elem
Elementary School · Olathe · Olathe, KS
An Olathe elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
11150 S Clare Rd, Olathe, KS 66061
- Math 66% proficient (2025)
- Reading 67% proficient (2025)
- 15:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cedar Creek Elem score 66% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 28 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 67% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 73% (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 36 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
5.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Cedar Creek Elem sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Kansas City map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 7Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,141/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Olathe), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$109,110
Median home value
$337,400
Median rent
$1,228/mo
College educated
44.8%
Homeownership
76.1%
Poverty rate
6.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 66061; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meadow Lane ElemEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | PK–5 | 1.8 mi | 363 | Compare → |
| Forest View ElemEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–5 | 1.9 mi | 441 | Compare → |
| Canyon Creek ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | PK–5 | 2.0 mi | 444 | Compare → |
| Millbrooke ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | PK–5 | 2.0 mi | 414 | 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.
Olathe
- Schools in district
- 52
- Rank in district
- #13 of 51
- District spending per student
- $14,315NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cedar Creek Elem is listed in Olathe; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cedar Creek Elem
Cedar Creek Elem is a public elementary school in Olathe, KS, part of Olathe, serving approximately 405 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #190 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cedar Creek Elem
What grades does Cedar Creek Elem serve?
Cedar Creek Elem serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Cedar Creek Elem?
Cedar Creek Elem has an enrollment of approximately 405 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cedar Creek Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Cedar Creek Elem is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cedar Creek Elem rank in KS?
Cedar Creek Elem ranks #190 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Cedar Creek Elem's MySchoolScout rating?
Cedar Creek Elem has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Cedar Creek Elem?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cedar Creek Elem has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Cedar Creek Elem a charter school?
No, Cedar Creek Elem is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cedar Creek Elem a Title I school?
No, Cedar Creek Elem is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cedar Creek Elem?
5.9% of students at Cedar Creek Elem 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
- 405
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Johnson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.4%
- Phone
- (913) 780-7360
- Area population (ZIP 66061)
- 67,510
- Area average commute
- 20.6 min
- Area median age
- 36.8
Official sources & links
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 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
- 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 66061; 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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