Is Arbor Creek Elementary a good school?

Yes! Arbor Creek Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 32 nd of 653 Kansas elementary schools.

How many students attend Arbor Creek Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 501 students attended Arbor Creek Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Arbor Creek Elementary?

Students at Arbor Creek Elementary are 77% White, 8% Hispanic, 6% Asian, 6% African American, 1% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Arbor Creek Elementary attend?

Students who attend Arbor Creek Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Chisholm Trail Middle School High : Olathe South Senior High

Arbor Creek Elementary

Summary:

Arbor Creek Elementary is a public elementary school in Olathe, Kansas, serving 501 students in grades PK-5. This high-performing school consistently ranks in the top 15% of Kansas elementary schools, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger in the 2023-2024 school year.

Arbor Creek Elementary significantly outperforms the Olathe School District and the state of Kansas in academic proficiency, with 64.23% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 75.96% proficient or better in Mathematics. The school's performance is particularly strong in Mathematics, with 3rd-grade students achieving an 83.04% proficiency rate, compared to 63.44% for Olathe and 50.23% for Kansas. Arbor Creek also maintains consistently high rankings for various student subgroups, including female students, male students, white students, special education students, low socioeconomic status students, and disabled students.

While Arbor Creek Elementary is a standout in the region, it is not the only top-performing school in the area. Nearby schools like Black Bob Elementary and Green Springs Elementary also demonstrate exceptional academic performance, ranking among the top 5% of Kansas elementary schools. Additionally, some schools in the neighboring Blue Valley School District, such as Liberty View Elementary, outperform Arbor Creek in certain areas. However, Arbor Creek's consistent excellence and ability to serve a diverse student population make it a standout elementary school in the region.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

16150 S Brougham Dr
Olathe, KS 66062

(913) 780-7300

District: Olathe

SchoolDigger Rank:
32^nd of 653 Kansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,253

Students who attend Arbor Creek Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Chisholm Trail Middle School
High:	Olathe South Senior High

Student/teacher ratio: 17.9

Number of students: 501

Racial breakdown:

White:

77.2%

Hispanic:

8.4%

Asian:

6.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 10%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Arbor Creek Elementary ranks better than 95.1% of elementary schools in Kansas. It also ranks 4^th among 35 ranked elementary schools in the Olathe School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 91.03. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (77.2%), Hispanic (8.4%), Asian (6.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 10% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Arbor Creek Elementary is 17.9, which is the highest among 35 elementary schools in the Olathe School District! (See more...)

Compare Arbor Creek Elementary employs 27.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Arbor Creek Elementary is $11,253. 22 elementary schools in the Olathe School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Arbor Creek Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Arbor Creek Elementary 32^nd of 653 Kansas public elementary schools. (See Arbor Creek Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

Olathe:

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

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Rank History for all students at Arbor Creek Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2006	84.50	35^th	585	94.0%
2007	80.52	53^rd	600	91.2%
2008	79.45	68^th	614	88.9%
2009	76.57	84^th	621	86.5%
2010	73.23	137^th	630	78.3%
2011	74.05	119^th	631	81.1%
2012	76.73	70^th	660	89.4%
2013	78.58	81^st	668	87.9%
2015	80.47	89^th	678	86.9%
2016	74.35	139^th	656	78.8%
2017	77.28	109^th	659	83.5%
2018	71.88	150^th	656	77.1%
2019	89.42	43^rd	667	93.6%
2021	87.27	58^th	670	91.3%
2022	81.99	81^st	668	87.9%
2023	84.03	77^th	660	88.3%
2024	91.03	32^nd	653	95.1%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Arbor Creek Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	91.03	6^th	140	95.7%
2021	97.26	2^nd	214	99.1%
2022	97.62	2^nd	305	99.3%
2023	59.32	102^nd	296	65.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Arbor Creek Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	89.09	16^th	546	97.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Arbor Creek Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	71.82	132^nd	574	77.0%
2019	89.69	33^rd	591	94.4%
2021	84.74	59^th	591	90.0%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Arbor Creek Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	91.03	6^th	140	95.7%
2021	97.26	2^nd	214	99.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Arbor Creek Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	70.44	134^th	575	76.7%
2019	84.89	62^nd	586	89.4%
2021	87.28	52^nd	605	91.4%

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Rank History for White students at Arbor Creek Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	70.72	137^th	574	76.1%
2019	89.05	34^th	592	94.3%
2021	84.51	55^th	587	90.6%
2022	75.66	109^th	596	81.7%
2023	78.17	93^rd	584	84.1%
2024	84.36	58^th	579	90.0%

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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.

Data source: Kansas State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Arbor Creek Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2002	276	7	13	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	301
2003	276	7	13	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	301
2004	368	13	10	6	0	n/a	n/a	1	398
2005	418	18	14	5	0	n/a	n/a	8	463
2006	510	24	20	11	0	n/a	n/a	13	578
2007	557	25	30	15	0	n/a	n/a	16	643
2008	571	27	33	19	0	n/a	n/a	19	669
2009	597	20	39	21	0	n/a	n/a	17	694
2010	580	26	42	32	1	1	22	0	704
2011	520	27	49	31	3	1	15	0	646
2012	515	26	47	26	3	0	10	0	627
2013	524	25	47	26	3	0	8	0	633
2014	500	16	49	27	3	0	9	0	604
2015	467	18	39	22	2	0	8	0	556
2016	428	21	39	29	1	0	7	0	525
2017	405	20	29	33	2	0	9	0	498
2018	402	23	22	36	2	0	9	0	494
2019	345	24	22	31	1	2	8	0	433
2020	325	23	26	27	0	2	9	0	412
2021	319	18	29	18	0	3	10	0	397
2022	325	23	33	21	1	3	14	0	420
2023	387	30	32	42	2	2	6	0	501

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 Arbor Creek Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	301	27.3	11.0	3.3
2003	301	27.3	11.0	3.3
2004	398	29.8	13.4	2.8
2005	463	34.9	13.3	3.1
2006	578	37.3	15.5	2.1
2007	643	42.6	15.1	2.1
2008	669	37.7	17.7	2.3
2009	694	40.3	17.2	3.1
2010	704	39.3	17.9	4.1
2011	646	32.8	19.6	5
2012	627	34.6	18.1	5.9
2013	633	32.8	19.2	7.3
2014	604	34.6	17.4	7
2015	556	32.0	17.3	6.7
2016	525	n/a	n/a	5.7
2017	498	30.9	16.1	6.4
2018	494	28.2	17.5	9.3
2019	433	28.1	15.4	7.6
2020	412	25.4	16.2	6.6
2021	397	25.9	15.3	6
2022	420	28.9	14.5	8.1
2023	501	27.9	17.9	10

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 Arbor Creek Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	301	27.3	11.0	3.3
2003	301	27.3	11.0	3.3
2004	398	29.8	13.4	2.8
2005	463	34.9	13.3	3.1
2006	578	37.3	15.5	2.1
2007	643	42.6	15.1	2.1
2008	669	37.7	17.7	2.3
2009	694	40.3	17.2	3.1
2010	704	39.3	17.9	4.1
2011	646	32.8	19.6	5
2012	627	34.6	18.1	5.9
2013	633	32.8	19.2	7.3
2014	604	34.6	17.4	7
2015	556	32.0	17.3	6.7
2016	525	n/a	n/a	5.7
2017	498	30.9	16.1	6.4
2018	494	28.2	17.5	9.3
2019	433	28.1	15.4	7.6
2020	412	25.4	16.2	6.6
2021	397	25.9	15.3	6
2022	420	28.9	14.5	8.1
2023	501	27.9	17.9	10

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Arbor Creek Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$267 (2.4%)	$10,986 (97.6%)	$11,253

Data source: Kansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Arbor Creek Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 43^rd of 667 Elementary schools	Ranks 77^th of 660 Elementary schools	5.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Arbor Creek Elementary)	63.6	49	14.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Olathe)	51.2	46.9	4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	40.6	38.1	2.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Arbor Creek Elementary)	65.5	83	17.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Olathe)	59.4	64	4.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	50.3	50.4	0.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Arbor Creek Elementary)	67.2	62.5	4.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Olathe)	56.1	53.2	2.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	47.6	42.8	4.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Arbor Creek Elementary)	59.1	79.2	20.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Olathe)	41.9	53.9	12%
4th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	36.1	37.6	1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Arbor Creek Elementary)	71.8	51.9	19.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Olathe)	54.8	52.5	2.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	43.5	39.6	4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Arbor Creek Elementary)	61	58.4	2.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Olathe)	39.5	48.3	8.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	31.9	31.3	0.6%
5th Grade Science (Arbor Creek Elementary)	63.6	46.7	16.9%
5th Grade Science (Olathe)	48.7	51.7	3%
5th Grade Science (Kansas)	43.1	42.1	1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	433	501	15.7%
African American	24	30	25%
American Indian	1	2	100%
Asian	22	32	45.5%
Hispanic	31	42	35.5%
Pacific Islander	2	2
White	345	387	12.2%
Two or More Races	8	6	25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	7.6%	10%	2.4%

Schools Near Arbor Creek Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				KAP English Language Arts (2024)				KAP Mathematics (2024)				KAP Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	KAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	KAP English Language Arts All Grades	KAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	KAP Mathematics 4th Grade	KAP Mathematics 5th Grade	KAP Mathematics All Grades	KAP Science 5th Grade	KAP Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Arbor Creek Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	16150 S Brougham Dr	Olathe	66062	Johnson County	Olathe	No	No	No	No	(913) 780-7300	501	28	17.9	10.0%	387 (77.2%)	30 (6.0%)	42 (8.4%)	32 (6.4%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	6 (1.2%)	91	32^nd of 653 public elementary schools	95.1%		84	77^th of 660 public elementary schools	88.3%	45	54.2	71.4	67.6	64.2	83.0	79.6	67.6	76.0	56.3	56.3	$11,253	$267	$10,986
Prairie Creek Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	17077 W 165th St	Olathe	66062	Johnson County	Spring Hill	No	No	No	No	(913) 592-7255	439	29	15.4	4.6%	366 (83.4%)	7 (1.6%)	33 (7.5%)	15 (3.4%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.6%)	90.9	35^th of 653 public elementary schools	94.6%		94.9	16^th of 660 public elementary schools	97.6%	19	57.0	70.6	68.3	64.8	70.9	66.2	67.1	68.2	63.3	63.3	$10,991	$2,820	$8,171
Sunnyside Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	16025 S. Lindenwood Dr	Olathe	66062	Johnson County	Olathe	No	No	No	No	(913) 780-7680	338	25	13.4	15.7%	249 (73.7%)	30 (8.9%)	15 (4.4%)	20 (5.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (6.8%)	75.5	121^st of 653 public elementary schools	81.5%		86.5	68^th of 660 public elementary schools	89.7%	53	41.5	53.8	49.1	49.1	75.6	70.8	59.3	67.9	42.4	42.4	$10,727	$294	$10,432
Brougham Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	15500 S Brougham Dr	Olathe	66062	Johnson County	Olathe	No	No	No	No	(913) 780-7350	320	22	14.7	15.9%	227 (70.9%)	22 (6.9%)	27 (8.4%)	22 (6.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (6.9%)	85	76^th of 653 public elementary schools	88.4%		91.4	29^th of 660 public elementary schools	95.6%	47	59.2	77.5	48.1	61.3	73.5	67.3	56.9	65.8	51.9	51.9	$11,611	$538	$11,073
Timber Sage Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	15800 W 173rd Terrace	Olathe	66062	Johnson County	Spring Hill	No	No	No	No	(913) 592-7244	348	28	12.6	8.3%	292 (83.9%)	5 (1.4%)	16 (4.6%)	15 (4.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (5.5%)	79.9	108^th of 653 public elementary schools	83.5%		98	1^st of 660 public elementary schools	99.8%	107	39.6	65.1	61.1	56.1	54.5	68.2	60.0	61.4	58.2	58.2	$10,602	$2,462	$8,140
Scarborough Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2000 S Lindenwood Dr	Olathe	66062	Johnson County	Olathe	No	No	No	No	(913) 780-7670	300	23	12.8	35.0%	201 (67.0%)	29 (9.7%)	37 (12.3%)	12 (4.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (6.7%)	68.4	179^th of 653 public elementary schools	72.6%		60.3	228^th of 660 public elementary schools	65.5%	49	43.6	44.0	46.7	44.7	63.6	59.2	37.8	54.4	54.3	54.3	$12,415	$505	$11,910
Madison Place Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	16651 S. Warwick St	Olathe	66062	Johnson County	Olathe	No	No	No	No	(913) 780-7520	394	29	13.4	20.1%	267 (67.8%)	41 (10.4%)	47 (11.9%)	19 (4.8%)	3 (0.8%)	1 (0.3%)	16 (4.1%)	86.8	66^th of 653 public elementary schools	89.9%		87.6	61^st of 660 public elementary schools	90.8%	5	58.6	72.9	54.4	61.6	75.4	73.3	53.6	66.7	52.9	52.9	$10,219	$424	$9,795
Heritage Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1700 E Pawnee Dr	Olathe	66062	Johnson County	Olathe	No	No	No	No	(913) 780-7490	351	27	12.9	39.9%	207 (59.0%)	24 (6.8%)	82 (23.4%)	13 (3.7%)	2 (0.6%)	3 (0.9%)	20 (5.7%)	31.6	472^nd of 653 public elementary schools	27.7%		39.6	413^th of 660 public elementary schools	37.4%	59	18.3	28.8	36.5	28.0	28.3	23.1	36.5	29.3	41.3	41.3	$11,931	$791	$11,140
Black Bob Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	14701 S Brougham Dr	Olathe	66062	Johnson County	Olathe	No	No	No	No	(913) 780-7310	349	24	14.7	24.4%	244 (69.9%)	15 (4.3%)	65 (18.6%)	6 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	18 (5.2%)	91.7	28^th of 653 public elementary schools	95.7%		91	35^th of 660 public elementary schools	94.7%	7	65.3	60.0	61.7	62.8	79.2	62.2	65.9	70.7	72.3	72.3	$13,136	$1,129	$12,007
Liberty View Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	14800 S. Greenwood St.	Olathe	66062	Johnson County	Blue Valley	No	No	No	No	(913) 239-7700	426	32	13.2	12.2%	273 (64.1%)	21 (4.9%)	26 (6.1%)	74 (17.4%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	30 (7.0%)	80.7	98^th of 653 public elementary schools	85.0%		75.1	126^th of 660 public elementary schools	80.9%	28	57.7	57.6	50.0	55.0	67.1	54.5	55.3	59.3	55.3	55.3	$10,396	$146	$10,250

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