Very Good
#361 of 1,294 schools in KS
Top 28% in state
Walnut Grove Elem
Elementary School · Olathe · Olathe, KS
An Olathe elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
11800 S Pflumm Road, Olathe, KS 66062
- Math 57% proficient (2025)
- Reading 66% proficient (2025)
- 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Walnut Grove Elem score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 20 points since 2020, reaching 62% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 65% (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
29.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Walnut Grove 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 47Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 37Somewhat 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
$116,248
Median home value
$342,700
Median rent
$1,349/mo
College educated
53.3%
Homeownership
73%
Poverty rate
5.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 66062; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heatherstone ElemEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 411 | Compare → |
| Pleasant Ridge ElemEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 307 | Compare → |
| Christ Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | K–8 | 1.6 mi | 141 | Compare → |
| Countryside ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–5 | 1.6 mi | 333 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Olathe
- Schools in district
- 52
- Rank in district
- #29 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
Walnut Grove Elem is listed in Olathe; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Walnut Grove Elem
Walnut Grove Elem is a public elementary school in Olathe, KS, part of Olathe, serving approximately 404 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #361 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Walnut Grove Elem
What grades does Walnut Grove Elem serve?
Walnut Grove Elem serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Walnut Grove Elem?
Walnut Grove Elem has an enrollment of approximately 404 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walnut Grove Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Walnut Grove Elem is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Walnut Grove Elem rank in KS?
Walnut Grove Elem ranks #361 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Walnut Grove Elem's MySchoolScout rating?
Walnut Grove Elem has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Walnut Grove Elem?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Walnut Grove Elem has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Walnut Grove Elem a charter school?
No, Walnut Grove Elem is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Walnut Grove Elem a Title I school?
No, Walnut Grove Elem is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Walnut Grove Elem?
29.2% of students at Walnut Grove 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
- 404
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Johnson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 46.5%
- Phone
- (913) 780-7710
- Area population (ZIP 66062)
- 77,794
- Area average commute
- 21.1 min
- Area median age
- 36.6
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 66062; 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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