Enrollment
424
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Olathe, CO
Olathe Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Olathe Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080579000996
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Olathe Elementary School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Colorado schools.
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.4:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 55.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 424
- students enrolled
Olathe Elementary School has class sizes larger than 75% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Montrose County School District Re-1j · Colorado
NCES ID 080579000996 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.4:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.8%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
+45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Olathe Elementary School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Olathe Elementary School
Olathe Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Olathe, Colorado, enrolling 424 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Colorado schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 55.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 424 students, its enrollment sits close to the Colorado median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 1,922 Colorado schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 296 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Colorado schools statewide, it ranks #284, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (57%) and White (42%) (diversity index 50/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 482 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 62.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Montrose County School District Re-1j spends $10,606 per pupil, 35% below the Colorado average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 17.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Montrose County School District Re-1j also operates Montrose High School (1,279 students) and Centennial Middle School (540 students) alongside Olathe Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Olathe Elementary School compares
Olathe Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.4:1 | ▲ 11% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.8% | ▲ 45% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 424 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
424
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
55.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 75% in Colorado - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
62.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,606
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $16,273
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.9 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 56.6%
White 42.2%
Two or More 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.1, Olathe Elementary School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Montrose County School District Re-1j, which includes Olathe Elementary School.
$10,606
Per student
-35%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.8%
State 53.3%
Federal 17.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Olathe Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montrose High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Centennial Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Johnson Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Olathe Middle/High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Columbine Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Olathe Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,279
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 540
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 491
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Colorado, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~424 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Olathe Elementary School
How many students attend Olathe Elementary School?
Olathe Elementary School has 424 students enrolled. It is a public school in Olathe, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Olathe Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Olathe Elementary School is 18.4:1, which is 11% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Olathe Elementary School?
55.8% of students at Olathe Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Olathe Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Olathe Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 56.6% of enrollment, in Olathe, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Olathe Elementary School?
Olathe Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is Olathe Elementary School a good school?
Olathe Elementary School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Colorado schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Montrose County School District Re-1j?
Besides Olathe Elementary School, Montrose County School District Re-1j also operates Montrose High School (1,279 students), Centennial Middle School (540 students), and Johnson Elementary School (531 students). See the Montrose County School District Re-1j district page for the complete list.
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