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#1239 of 1,294 schools in KS
Rolling Ridge Elem
Elementary School · Olathe · Olathe, KS
An Olathe elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1500 W Elm Terr, Olathe, KS 66061
- Math 25% proficient (2025)
- Reading 32% proficient (2025)
- 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Rolling Ridge Elem score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 29% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 44% (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
67.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Rolling Ridge 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 40Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 54Bikeable
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearwater Creek ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 571 | Compare → |
| Westview ElemEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 159 | Compare → |
| Fairview ElemEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 253 | Compare → |
| Prairie Center ElemEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 365 | 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
- #50 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
Rolling Ridge Elem is listed in Olathe; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rolling Ridge Elem
Rolling Ridge Elem is a public elementary school in Olathe, KS, part of Olathe, serving approximately 380 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,239 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rolling Ridge Elem
What grades does Rolling Ridge Elem serve?
Rolling Ridge Elem serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Rolling Ridge Elem?
Rolling Ridge Elem has an enrollment of approximately 380 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rolling Ridge Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Rolling Ridge Elem is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rolling Ridge Elem rank in KS?
Rolling Ridge Elem ranks #1,239 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Rolling Ridge Elem's MySchoolScout rating?
Rolling Ridge Elem has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 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 Rolling Ridge Elem?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rolling Ridge Elem has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Rolling Ridge Elem a charter school?
No, Rolling Ridge Elem is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Rolling Ridge Elem a Title I school?
No, Rolling Ridge Elem is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rolling Ridge Elem?
67.9% of students at Rolling Ridge 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
- 380
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Johnson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.9%
- Phone
- (913) 780-7650
- 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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