Countryside Elementary

Summary:

Countryside Elementary is a public elementary school in Olathe, Kansas, serving 316 students in grades PK-5. It is part of the Olathe School District, which is ranked 55 out of 266 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Countryside Elementary has some bright spots, such as strong performance for African American and Hispanic students, the school overall struggles academically. Its proficiency rates on state assessments lag behind the Olathe district and Kansas state averages across all grades and subjects, particularly in 5th grade where the school performs well below the district. Countryside also has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 50% to 55.38% over the past few years, which is higher than nearby schools like Walnut Grove Elementary (34.54%) and Briarwood Elementary (28.13%).

Compared to other schools in the Olathe district, Countryside Elementary's performance is generally lower, with nearby schools like Tomahawk Elementary and Walnut Grove Elementary outperforming it on state assessments and overall rankings. However, Countryside does outperform some lower-performing schools in the district, such as Ridgeview Elementary and Indian Creek Elementary. Addressing the school's academic challenges could be key to improving outcomes for its students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 15800 W 124th Terr
       Olathe, KS  66062


(913) 780-7390

District: Olathe

SchoolDigger Rank:
399th of 653 Kansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,019 Help


Students who attend Countryside Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Pioneer Trail Middle School
High:    Olathe East Senior High

Student/teacher ratio:  11.4 Help
Number of students:  333

Racial breakdown:

White:
43.5%
Hispanic:
27.9%
African American:
15.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  56.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Countryside Elementary ranks worse than 61.1% of elementary schools in Kansas. It also ranks 26th among 35 ranked elementary schools in the Olathe School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.98. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Countryside Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (43.5%), Hispanic (27.9%), African American (15.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 56.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Countryside Elementary is 11.4, which is the 9th best among 35 elementary schools in the Olathe School District. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Countryside Elementary is $12,019. 17 elementary schools in the Olathe School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Countryside Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Countryside Elementary 399th of 653 Kansas public elementary schools. (See Countryside Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


English Language Learner students:
Special Education students:
Low Socio Economic Status students:
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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 Countryside Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Countryside Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 62.81 247th 585 57.8%
2007 56.65 317th 600 47.2%
2008 57.35 316th 614 48.5%
2009 43.31 447th 621 28.0%
2010 42.13 455th 630 27.8%
2011 47.83 411th 631 34.9%
2012 53.37 404th 660 38.8%
2013 57.54 361st 668 46.0%
2015 39.45 453rd 678 33.2%
2016 35.91 455th 656 30.6%
2017 26.25 523rd 659 20.6%
2018 29.94 490th 656 25.3%
2019 34.29 462nd 667 30.7%
2021 38.77 420th 670 37.3%
2022 41.94 407th 668 39.1%
2023 52.80 306th 660 53.6%
2024 41.98 399th 653 38.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Countryside Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.33 51st 129 60.5%
2019 51.23 43rd 122 64.8%
2022 75.62 9th 117 92.3%
2023 77.27 7th 117 94.0%
2024 49.04 52nd 124 58.1%
See the entire list of Best Kansas Elementary Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Countryside Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.42 66th 140 52.9%
2019 45.65 94th 193 51.3%
2021 21.00 183rd 214 14.5%
2022 36.65 201st 305 34.1%
2023 37.25 199th 296 32.8%
2024 57.71 107th 306 65.0%
See the entire list of Best Kansas Elementary Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Countryside Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.75 407th 512 20.5%
2019 34.18 375th 509 26.3%
2021 53.58 212th 494 57.1%
2022 51.98 231st 512 54.9%
2023 72.45 86th 541 84.1%
2024 36.21 377th 546 31.0%
See the entire list of Best Kansas Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Countryside Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.79 401st 574 30.1%
2019 42.24 355th 591 39.9%
2021 40.06 372nd 591 37.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Countryside Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.42 66th 140 52.9%
2019 45.65 94th 193 51.3%
2021 21.00 183rd 214 14.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Countryside Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.12 440th 575 23.5%
2019 31.26 430th 586 26.6%
2021 38.77 390th 605 35.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Countryside Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.43 22nd 65 66.2%
2019 56.32 25th 73 65.8%
2022 58.43 19th 68 72.1%
2024 92.95 5th 72 93.1%
See the entire list of Best Kansas Elementary Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Countryside Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.91 110th 207 46.9%
2019 45.46 122nd 235 48.1%
2021 64.28 53rd 229 76.9%
2022 73.12 35th 254 86.2%
2023 90.54 11th 245 95.5%
2024 64.14 66th 260 74.6%
See the entire list of Best Kansas Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Countryside Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.09 437th 574 23.9%
2019 38.92 381st 592 35.6%
2021 50.30 299th 587 49.1%
2022 34.01 435th 596 27.0%
2023 37.59 391st 584 33.0%
2024 39.88 374th 579 35.4%
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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

Review counts

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Reviews:
by a parent
Thursday, December 17, 2020

Open Quote As we count down the final days of school for 2020--during a semester like no other we have ever experienced--I am in awe of the generosity and care our community has shown. Experiencing the energy and thoughtfulness that the Countryside Elementary staff--the teachers(Special shout out to Mrs. Vandusen - kindergarten and Mrs. Wohlford - 3rd grade), the JCPRD staff and directors, teachers assistants, custodians, office staff, food service team, and administrators--has put into ensuring the well-being of our children has been truly remarkable. This year, more than any other, they have included us (the families of our students) in that support. And what parents, as a school community, have been able to accomplish by communicating, collaborating, and pooling our individual efforts into collective success is inspiring. It is a palpable reminder of the goodness, resourcefulness, and humanity that is immanent in our community.

The incredible manifestation of this effort is shared by the entire community. My husband Mark and myself have Countryside Pride as we all do. Saying thank you just doesn't seem like enough. We appreciate you beyond words or recognition. You have all been amazing! Here's to the future of Countryside Elementary where the bar has been set so high that we trailblaze into 2021. Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, November 5, 2015

Open Quote We love this school. We love the diversity, community, staff, teachers, and families. I can't imagine being anywhere else. Our kids are extremely happy at Countryside and have always been. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Countryside Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 419 17 16 5 0 n/a n/a 0 457
1990 463 15 10 6 8 n/a n/a 0 502
1991 510 15 12 6 0 n/a n/a 0 543
1992 501 16 14 5 0 n/a n/a 0 536
1993 507 12 16 7 0 n/a n/a 0 542
1994 475 14 12 9 0 n/a n/a 0 510
1995 491 28 15 5 3 n/a n/a 0 542
1996 491 28 15 5 3 n/a n/a 0 542
1997 498 37 12 8 5 n/a n/a 0 560
1998 492 27 16 16 4 n/a n/a 0 555
1999 450 45 21 22 4 n/a n/a 0 542
2000 431 55 17 21 5 n/a n/a 0 529
2001 415 44 20 21 4 n/a n/a 0 504
2002 359 52 19 39 1 n/a n/a 0 470
2003 359 52 19 39 1 n/a n/a 0 470
2004 345 58 20 50 2 n/a n/a 23 498
2005 345 55 20 73 1 n/a n/a 33 527
2006 313 65 21 85 0 n/a n/a 26 510
2007 286 49 24 118 0 n/a n/a 50 527
2008 272 45 26 101 0 n/a n/a 46 490
2009 267 41 32 120 0 n/a n/a 48 508
2010 255 58 26 144 2 5 42 0 532
2011 239 52 26 147 1 2 30 0 497
2012 228 52 19 107 0 0 28 0 434
2013 227 57 21 110 1 1 28 0 445
2014 227 60 22 112 1 1 31 0 454
2015 233 63 12 98 2 1 29 0 438
2016 210 73 16 99 2 1 28 0 429
2017 197 80 17 97 3 1 29 0 424
2018 185 66 20 98 1 1 24 0 395
2019 172 67 11 101 1 1 20 0 373
2020 157 63 14 109 2 5 15 0 365
2021 140 57 12 95 4 7 21 0 336
2022 139 53 12 70 4 4 24 0 306
2023 142 50 13 87 1 3 20 0 316
2024 145 52 12 93 3 4 24 0 333

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 Countryside Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 457 26.0 17.5 n/a
1990 502 29.8 16.8 0
1991 543 31.7 17.1 n/a
1992 536 32.4 16.5 5.4
1993 542 32.5 16.7 3.3
1994 510 31.6 16.1 3.1
1995 542 32.0 16.9 7.6
1996 542 32.0 16.9 7.6
1997 560 33.5 16.7 12.3
1998 555 35.0 15.9 10.8
1999 542 36.0 15.1 18.3
2000 529 35.8 14.8 17.8
2001 504 38.1 13.2 18.3
2002 470 38.1 12.3 20.6
2003 470 38.1 12.3 20.6
2004 498 36.3 13.7 28.2
2005 527 40.9 12.9 34.2
2006 510 40.3 12.7 47.1
2007 527 45.4 11.6 51.6
2008 490 44.4 11.0 48.9
2009 508 39.2 13.0 58.3
2010 532 37.2 14.3 56
2011 497 35.2 14.1 57.3
2012 434 35.0 12.3 53.5
2013 445 31.0 14.3 56.4
2014 454 33.5 13.5 57.9
2015 438 32.0 13.6 58.2
2016 429 n/a n/a 56.2
2017 424 32.8 12.9 54.7
2018 395 32.4 12.1 53.2
2019 373 30.7 12.1 49.3
2020 365 29.7 12.2 52.3
2021 336 30.7 10.9 51.2
2022 306 30.2 10.1 50
2023 316 27.2 11.6 55.4
2024 333 29.2 11.4 56.8

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 Countryside Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 457 26.0 17.5 n/a
1990 502 29.8 16.8 0
1991 543 31.7 17.1 n/a
1992 536 32.4 16.5 5.4
1993 542 32.5 16.7 3.3
1994 510 31.6 16.1 3.1
1995 542 32.0 16.9 7.6
1996 542 32.0 16.9 7.6
1997 560 33.5 16.7 12.3
1998 555 35.0 15.9 10.8
1999 542 36.0 15.1 18.3
2000 529 35.8 14.8 17.8
2001 504 38.1 13.2 18.3
2002 470 38.1 12.3 20.6
2003 470 38.1 12.3 20.6
2004 498 36.3 13.7 28.2
2005 527 40.9 12.9 34.2
2006 510 40.3 12.7 47.1
2007 527 45.4 11.6 51.6
2008 490 44.4 11.0 48.9
2009 508 39.2 13.0 58.3
2010 532 37.2 14.3 56
2011 497 35.2 14.1 57.3
2012 434 35.0 12.3 53.5
2013 445 31.0 14.3 56.4
2014 454 33.5 13.5 57.9
2015 438 32.0 13.6 58.2
2016 429 n/a n/a 56.2
2017 424 32.8 12.9 54.7
2018 395 32.4 12.1 53.2
2019 373 30.7 12.1 49.3
2020 365 29.7 12.2 52.3
2021 336 30.7 10.9 51.2
2022 306 30.2 10.1 50
2023 316 27.2 11.6 55.4
2024 333 29.2 11.4 56.8

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 Countryside Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $914 (7.6%) $11,106 (92.4%) $12,019

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Countryside Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 462nd of 667 Elementary schoolsRanks 306th of 660 Elementary schools
 22.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Countryside Elementary)41.820.4
 21.4%
   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 (Countryside Elementary)42.952.9
 10.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Olathe)59.464
 4.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Kansas)50.350.4
 0.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Countryside Elementary)39.346.8
 7.5%
   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 (Countryside Elementary)27.652
 24.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Olathe)41.953.9
 12%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)36.137.6
 1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Countryside Elementary)34.838
 3.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Olathe)54.852.5
 2.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)43.539.6
 4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Countryside Elementary)15.935.3
 19.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Olathe)39.548.3
 8.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)31.931.3
 0.6%
5th Grade Science (Countryside Elementary)39.143.1
 4%
   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 Students373316
 15.3%
African American6750
 25.4%
American Indian11
Asian1113
 18.2%
Hispanic10187
 13.9%
Pacific Islander13
 200%
White172142
 17.4%
Two or More Races2020
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients49.3%55.4%
 6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Countryside Elementary

In the 2023-24 school year, 333 students attended Countryside Elementary.

Countryside Elementary ranks 399th of 653 Kansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Countryside Elementary are 44% White, 28% Hispanic, 16% African American, 7% Two or more races, 4% Asian, 1% Pacific Islander.

Students who attend Countryside Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Pioneer Trail Middle School
High : Olathe East Senior High


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kansas State Department of Education.

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