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Central Elementary

Summary:

Central Elementary is a public elementary school located in Olathe, Kansas, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 220. Unfortunately, this school has consistently struggled academically, ranking in the bottom half of Kansas elementary schools over the past 8 years. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 31.92% of Central Elementary students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 42.71% in the Olathe district and 33.55% statewide. Similarly, in Mathematics, only 28.02% of Central Elementary students were proficient or better, compared to 43.89% in Olathe and 31.6% statewide.

Central Elementary's challenges appear to be particularly acute for certain student subgroups, such as female and male students, as well as those from low socioeconomic backgrounds. The school has a high percentage of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, with 74.55% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023. Additionally, the school has a higher percentage of Hispanic and English Language Learner (ELL) students compared to the Olathe district and Kansas state averages.

Interestingly, Central Elementary's performance is significantly lower than the other Havencroft, Mahaffie, and Clearwater Creek elementary schools in the Olathe area, which have higher proficiency rates and overall rankings within the state. For example, Clearwater Creek Elementary, located just 1.83 miles away, ranked 42nd out of 653 Kansas elementary schools in 2023-2024 and had significantly higher proficiency rates across all subjects and grade levels.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 305 E Cedar St
       Olathe, KS  66061

(913) 780-7370

District: Olathe

SchoolDigger Rank:
466th of 653 Kansas Elementary Schools


Students who attend Central Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Oregon Trail Middle School
High:    Olathe North Senior High

Student/teacher ratio:  10.0 Help
Number of students:  220

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
58.2%
White:
31.4%
African American:
6.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  74.5% Help


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Compare Details Central Elementary ranks worse than 71.4% of elementary schools in Kansas. (See more...)
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Central Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Central Elementary 466th of 653 Kansas public elementary schools. (See Central Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Special Education students:
Low Socio Economic Status students:
Hispanic students:
White students:


Olathe:

SchoolDigger ranks Olathe 55th of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Central Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Central Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 59.54 273rd 585 53.3%
2007 48.56 392nd 600 34.7%
2008 55.98 326th 614 46.9%
2009 55.62 338th 621 45.6%
2010 60.93 287th 630 54.4%
2011 50.32 392nd 631 37.9%
2012 31.05 556th 660 15.8%
2013 58.09 353rd 668 47.2%
2015 25.22 561st 678 17.3%
2016 20.42 554th 656 15.5%
2017 22.96 542nd 659 17.8%
2018 16.05 571st 656 13.0%
2019 19.38 562nd 667 15.7%
2021 34.82 455th 670 32.1%
2022 35.93 454th 668 32.0%
2023 36.83 432nd 660 34.5%
2024 32.15 466th 653 28.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Central Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.76 98th 129 24.0%
2019 24.32 112th 122 8.2%
2021 29.40 88th 108 18.5%
2023 34.02 81st 117 30.8%
2024 52.01 42nd 124 66.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Central Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 48.60 145th 296 51.0%
2024 52.40 129th 306 57.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Central Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.73 436th 512 14.8%
2019 25.37 437th 509 14.1%
2021 41.55 311th 494 37.0%
2022 47.64 271st 512 47.1%
2023 45.42 299th 541 44.7%
2024 42.87 319th 546 41.6%
See the entire list of Best Kansas Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Central Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.89 468th 574 18.5%
2019 30.33 435th 591 26.4%
2021 48.45 323rd 591 45.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Central Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.83 538th 575 6.4%
2019 18.41 506th 586 13.7%
2021 27.75 471st 605 22.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Central Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.22 176th 207 15.0%
2019 26.68 195th 235 17.0%
2021 34.47 166th 229 27.5%
2022 36.84 175th 254 31.1%
2023 44.89 125th 245 49.0%
2024 41.49 156th 260 40.0%
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Rank History for White students at Central Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.66 494th 574 13.9%
2019 27.53 474th 592 19.9%
2021 63.19 189th 587 67.8%
2023 44.99 329th 584 43.7%
2024 56.03 240th 579 58.5%
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Data source: test scores: Kansas State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Kansas State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Central Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 242 9 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 256
1989 286 8 5 5 0 n/a n/a 0 304
1990 258 5 0 9 5 n/a n/a 0 277
1991 282 9 4 7 0 n/a n/a 0 302
1992 249 12 3 7 1 n/a n/a 0 272
1993 232 20 7 3 0 n/a n/a 0 262
1994 230 14 8 3 0 n/a n/a 0 255
1995 223 21 6 6 0 n/a n/a 0 256
1996 223 21 6 6 0 n/a n/a 0 256
1997 207 16 4 5 4 n/a n/a 0 236
1998 219 17 4 8 3 n/a n/a 0 251
1999 234 24 4 13 2 n/a n/a 0 277
2000 212 18 5 22 3 n/a n/a 0 260
2001 190 19 2 19 1 n/a n/a 0 231
2002 180 34 2 55 0 n/a n/a 0 271
2003 180 34 2 55 0 n/a n/a 0 271
2004 157 23 2 73 2 n/a n/a 4 261
2005 159 22 0 97 2 n/a n/a 3 283
2006 157 22 4 91 0 n/a n/a 4 278
2007 152 14 6 98 0 n/a n/a 22 292
2008 148 13 5 105 0 n/a n/a 21 292
2009 143 9 3 121 1 n/a n/a 19 296
2010 105 32 4 141 0 0 14 0 296
2011 99 21 6 145 1 0 16 0 288
2012 92 25 6 144 1 1 13 0 282
2013 87 27 5 144 1 1 16 0 281
2014 95 33 8 130 2 1 17 0 286
2015 90 30 6 137 1 1 18 0 283
2016 85 31 7 152 0 1 19 0 295
2017 84 26 5 131 0 0 19 0 265
2018 91 19 6 135 0 0 14 0 265
2019 99 17 5 141 1 0 16 0 279
2020 97 22 4 141 1 0 14 0 279
2021 85 14 1 130 1 0 9 0 240
2022 73 16 1 119 1 0 16 0 226
2023 69 14 1 128 1 0 7 0 220

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Central Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 256 20.0 12.8 0
1989 304 18.0 16.8 n/a
1990 277 20.4 13.5 0
1991 302 21.5 14.0 n/a
1992 272 22.0 12.3 34.2
1993 262 22.0 11.9 29
1994 255 19.0 13.4 31
1995 256 21.0 12.2 47.3
1996 256 21.0 12.2 47.3
1997 236 22.0 10.7 47.5
1998 251 22.4 11.2 39.8
1999 277 21.9 12.6 38.3
2000 260 24.8 10.5 34.6
2001 231 21.3 10.8 31.2
2002 271 24.2 11.2 40.2
2003 271 24.2 11.2 40.2
2004 261 24.1 10.8 49.8
2005 283 25.7 11.0 52.9
2006 278 25.4 10.9 60.9
2007 292 29.8 9.8 70.4
2008 292 28.5 10.2 68.3
2009 296 27.8 10.6 73.6
2010 296 28.1 10.5 75.7
2011 288 22.1 13.0 79.5
2012 282 25.7 10.9 85.1
2013 281 24.7 11.3 85.4
2014 286 23.9 11.9 82.2
2015 283 26.0 10.8 79.2
2016 295 n/a n/a 81.4
2017 265 23.9 11.0 80.8
2018 265 24.9 10.6 78.5
2019 279 24.9 11.2 75.3
2020 279 25.9 10.7 72
2021 240 26.4 9.0 70
2022 226 25.0 9.0 70.8
2023 220 22.0 10.0 74.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Central Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 256 20.0 12.8 0
1989 304 18.0 16.8 n/a
1990 277 20.4 13.5 0
1991 302 21.5 14.0 n/a
1992 272 22.0 12.3 34.2
1993 262 22.0 11.9 29
1994 255 19.0 13.4 31
1995 256 21.0 12.2 47.3
1996 256 21.0 12.2 47.3
1997 236 22.0 10.7 47.5
1998 251 22.4 11.2 39.8
1999 277 21.9 12.6 38.3
2000 260 24.8 10.5 34.6
2001 231 21.3 10.8 31.2
2002 271 24.2 11.2 40.2
2003 271 24.2 11.2 40.2
2004 261 24.1 10.8 49.8
2005 283 25.7 11.0 52.9
2006 278 25.4 10.9 60.9
2007 292 29.8 9.8 70.4
2008 292 28.5 10.2 68.3
2009 296 27.8 10.6 73.6
2010 296 28.1 10.5 75.7
2011 288 22.1 13.0 79.5
2012 282 25.7 10.9 85.1
2013 281 24.7 11.3 85.4
2014 286 23.9 11.9 82.2
2015 283 26.0 10.8 79.2
2016 295 n/a n/a 81.4
2017 265 23.9 11.0 80.8
2018 265 24.9 10.6 78.5
2019 279 24.9 11.2 75.3
2020 279 25.9 10.7 72
2021 240 26.4 9.0 70
2022 226 25.0 9.0 70.8
2023 220 22.0 10.0 74.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Central Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,880 (12.2%) $13,489 (87.8%) $15,369

Data source: Kansas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Central Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 562nd of 667 Elementary schoolsRanks 432nd of 660 Elementary schools
 18.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Central Elementary)29.323.7
 5.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Olathe)51.246.9
 4.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)40.638.1
 2.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Central Elementary)2529.3
 4.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Olathe)59.464
 4.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Kansas)50.350.4
 0.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Central Elementary)47.638.9
 8.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Olathe)56.153.2
 2.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)47.642.8
 4.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Central Elementary)21.427
 5.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Olathe)41.953.9
 12%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)36.137.6
 1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Central Elementary)18.442.1
 23.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Olathe)54.852.5
 2.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)43.539.6
 4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Central Elementary)7.731.6
 23.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Olathe)39.548.3
 8.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)31.931.3
 0.6%
5th Grade Science (Central Elementary)25.636.8
 11.2%
   5th Grade Science (Olathe)48.751.7
 3%
   5th Grade Science (Kansas)43.142.1
 1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students279220
 21.1%
African American1714
 17.6%
American Indian11
Asian51
 80%
Hispanic141128
 9.2%
Pacific Islander00
White9969
 30.3%
Two or More Races167
 56.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients75.3%74.5%
 0.7%

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Central Elementary ranks 466th of 653 Kansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 220 students attended Central Elementary.

Students at Central Elementary are 58% Hispanic, 31% White, 6% African American, 3% Two or more races.

Students who attend Central Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Oregon Trail Middle School
High : Olathe North Senior High


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