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Countryside Elementary

Q: Is Countryside Elementary a good school?

Countryside Elementary ranks 405 th of 656 Kansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

405^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 656 Kansas Elementary Schools

Better than 38% of Kansas elementary schools

Summary

Countryside Elementary is a public elementary school in Olathe, Kansas, serving 333 students in grades PK-5. It is part of the Olathe School District, which is ranked 48 out of 264 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Countryside Elementary's performance, as measured by the percentage of students proficient or better on KAP (Kansas Assessment Program) tests, is generally lower than the Olathe district and state averages across all grades and subjects. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, only 41.45% of Countryside students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 54.07% for the Olathe district and 44.47% for the state. The school's performance is particularly low in 3rd and 5th grade English Language Arts and Mathematics. Additionally, Countryside Elementary has a significantly higher chronic absenteeism rate of 33.6% compared to the state average.

However, Countryside Elementary performs well for its African American and Hispanic student subgroups, ranking highly compared to other Kansas elementary schools. The school's lower performance is seen in its White, English Language Learner, Special Education, and Low Socioeconomic Status student subgroups. Compared to nearby schools like Walnut Grove Elementary, Tomahawk Elementary, and Briarwood Elementary, Countryside Elementary's academic performance is generally lower, though it does have a lower student-teacher ratio of 11.4 in 2023-2024.

349

Students ?

11.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$16,777

Per pupil spending ?

59.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

15800 W 124th Terr
Olathe, KS 66062

(913) 780-7390

District: Olathe

Students who attend Countryside Elementary usually attend:

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

Racial breakdown:

White:

41.0%

Hispanic:

32.7%

African American:

15.2%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 33rd percentile in 2015 → 38th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 5 percentile points since 2015

✓Small classes — about 12 students per teacher

Worth a look

!High chronic absenteeism (34% vs 20% Kansas)

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!Near the bottom of Olathe's ranking

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school40%

District avg52%

Kansas avg42%

405^th of 656

Kansas public elementary schools ?

Bottom 38%▲ up 5 pts since 2015

From bottom 33% (2015) to bottom 38% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

29^th of 36Elementary Schools in the Olathe

48^th of 264Olathe among Kansas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2025	40.9	405 of 656	38.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	42.0	399 of 653	38.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	52.8	306 of 660	53.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	41.9	407 of 668	39.1%	★★☆☆☆
2021	38.8	420 of 670	37.3%	★★☆☆☆
2019	34.3	462 of 667	30.7%	★★☆☆☆
2018	29.9	490 of 656	25.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	26.2	523 of 659	20.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	35.9	455 of 656	30.6%	★★☆☆☆
2015	39.5	453 of 678	33.2%	★★☆☆☆
2013	57.5	361 of 668	46.0%	★★☆☆☆
2012	53.4	404 of 660	38.8%	★★☆☆☆
2011	47.8	411 of 631	34.9%	★★☆☆☆
2010	42.1	455 of 630	27.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	43.3	447 of 621	28.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	57.3	316 of 614	48.5%	★★☆☆☆
2007	56.6	317 of 600	47.2%	★★☆☆☆
2006	62.8	247 of 585	57.8%	★★★☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2024	92.9	5 of 72	93.1%	★★★★★
2022	58.4	19 of 68	72.1%	★★★★☆
2019	56.3	25 of 73	65.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	57.4	22 of 65	66.2%	★★★☆☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2021	21.0	183 of 214	14.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	45.7	94 of 193	51.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	50.4	66 of 140	52.9%	★★★☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2025	77.1	6 of 129	95.3%	★★★★★
2024	49.0	52 of 124	58.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	77.3	7 of 117	94.0%	★★★★★
2022	75.6	9 of 117	92.3%	★★★★★
2019	51.2	43 of 122	64.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	48.3	51 of 129	60.5%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2021	40.1	372 of 591	37.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	42.2	355 of 591	39.9%	★★☆☆☆
2018	34.8	401 of 574	30.1%	★★☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2025	57.9	84 of 262	67.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	64.1	66 of 260	74.6%	★★★★☆
2023	90.5	11 of 245	95.5%	★★★★★
2022	73.1	35 of 254	86.2%	★★★★☆
2021	64.3	53 of 229	76.9%	★★★★☆
2019	45.5	122 of 235	48.1%	★★☆☆☆
2018	44.9	110 of 207	46.9%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2025	40.2	333 of 533	37.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	36.2	377 of 546	31.0%	★★☆☆☆
2023	72.4	86 of 541	84.1%	★★★★☆
2022	52.0	231 of 512	54.9%	★★★☆☆
2021	53.6	212 of 494	57.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	34.2	375 of 509	26.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	30.7	407 of 512	20.5%	★☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2021	38.8	390 of 605	35.5%	★★☆☆☆
2019	31.3	430 of 586	26.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	29.1	440 of 575	23.5%	★☆☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2025	53.3	124 of 313	60.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	57.7	107 of 306	65.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	37.2	199 of 296	32.8%	★★☆☆☆
2022	36.6	201 of 305	34.1%	★★☆☆☆
2021	21.0	183 of 214	14.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	45.7	94 of 193	51.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	50.4	66 of 140	52.9%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2025	52.6	273 of 576	52.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	39.9	374 of 579	35.4%	★★☆☆☆
2023	37.6	391 of 584	33.0%	★★☆☆☆
2022	34.0	435 of 596	27.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	50.3	299 of 587	49.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	38.9	381 of 592	35.6%	★★☆☆☆
2018	31.1	437 of 574	23.9%	★☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

English Language Learner (2025)95th percentile+57 vs school

African American (2024)93rd percentile+54 vs school

Hispanic (2025)68th percentile+30 vs school

Special Education (2025)60th percentile+22 vs school

White (2025)53rd percentile+14 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)38th percentile~ school

Female (2021)37th percentile~ school

Male (2021)36th percentile~ school

Disabled (2021)14th percentile-23 vs school

By subject vs Kansas (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics44%+6 vs state

English Language Arts41%-3 vs state

Science34%-7 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Thursday, December 17, 2020

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

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

Schools Near Countryside Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				KAP English Language Arts (2025)				KAP Mathematics (2025)				KAP Science (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	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
Countryside Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	15800 W 124th Terr	Olathe	66062	Johnson County	Olathe	No	No	No	Yes	(913) 780-7390	349	30	11.7	59.9%	143 (41.0%)	53 (15.2%)	114 (32.7%)	10 (2.9%)	3 (0.9%)	3 (0.9%)	23 (6.6%)	40.9	405^th of 656 public elementary schools	38.3%		42	399^th of 653 public elementary schools	38.9%	6	38.5	47.4	38.2	41.5	33.9	54.2	44.8	44.3	34.5	34.5	$16,777	$2,030	$14,747
Indian Creek Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	15800 W Indian Creek Pkwy	Olathe	66062	Johnson County	Olathe	No	No	No	Yes	(913) 780-7510	349	28	12.4	58.2%	178 (51.0%)	42 (12.0%)	92 (26.4%)	8 (2.3%)	2 (0.6%)	2 (0.6%)	25 (7.2%)	24.3	517^th of 656 public elementary schools	21.2%		32	469^th of 653 public elementary schools	28.2%	48	42.1	33.9	32.6	36.5	30.0	22.4	27.7	26.7	38.3	38.3	$16,368	$2,232	$14,136
Heatherstone Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	13745 W 123rd St	Olathe	66062	Johnson County	Olathe	No	No	No	No	(913) 780-7480	346	28	12.4	24.9%	219 (63.3%)	45 (13.0%)	45 (13.0%)	18 (5.2%)	1 (0.3%)	4 (1.2%)	14 (4.0%)	81.4	100^th of 656 public elementary schools	84.8%		78.7	111^th of 653 public elementary schools	83.0%	11	63.6	60.6	75.0	66.5	52.7	64.7	64.6	61.2	62.5	62.5	$15,316	$1,007	$14,309
Regency Place Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	13250 S Greenwood	Olathe	66062	Johnson County	Olathe	No	No	No	No	(913) 780-7620	435	30	14.7	13.8%	280 (64.4%)	19 (4.4%)	57 (13.1%)	56 (12.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (5.1%)	92.4	23^rd of 656 public elementary schools	96.5%		97.4	6^th of 653 public elementary schools	99.1%	17	77.8	79.4	81.8	79.6	74.3	68.9	66.7	70.0	65.2	65.2	$12,872	$486	$12,385
Washington Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1202 N Ridgeview Rd	Olathe	66061	Johnson County	Olathe	No	No	No	Yes	(913) 780-7730	385	41	9.4	80.3%	65 (16.9%)	27 (7.0%)	279 (72.5%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	11 (2.9%)	12.5	593^rd of 656 public elementary schools	9.6%		10.2	608^th of 653 public elementary schools	6.9%	15	20.0	31.6	16.2	21.1	19.0	35.9	15.9	21.6	8.7	8.7	$18,166	$3,275	$14,891
Walnut Grove Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	11800 S Pflumm Road	Olathe	66062	Johnson County	Olathe	No	No	No	No	(913) 780-7710	394	26	15.1	22.1%	243 (61.7%)	25 (6.3%)	60 (15.2%)	12 (3.0%)	2 (0.5%)	3 (0.8%)	49 (12.4%)	80.3	107^th of 656 public elementary schools	83.7%		59.2	249^th of 653 public elementary schools	61.9%	142	67.6	60.4	69.2	66.1	55.7	55.8	60.0	57.2	64.6	64.6	$14,092	$705	$13,387
Tomahawk Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	13820 Brougham Dr	Olathe	66062	Johnson County	Olathe	No	No	No	No	(913) 780-7690	359	26	13.5	45.1%	199 (55.4%)	30 (8.4%)	101 (28.1%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (7.2%)	53.6	301^st of 656 public elementary schools	54.1%		62.1	223^rd of 653 public elementary schools	65.8%	78	52.5	46.2	54.2	51.4	45.9	51.3	45.8	47.3	37.5	37.5	$17,301	$1,047	$16,254
Pleasant Ridge Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	12235 Rosehill Rd	Overland Park	66213	Johnson County	Olathe	No	No	No	No	(913) 780-7590	304	22	13.8	21.1%	178 (58.6%)	37 (12.2%)	32 (10.5%)	33 (10.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (7.9%)	82.5	93^rd of 656 public elementary schools	85.8%		86.2	70^th of 653 public elementary schools	89.3%	23	72.9	74.5	71.7	73.0	54.2	76.6	53.2	61.3	53.2	53.2	$15,232	$539	$14,693
Mahaffie Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1300 N Nelson Rd	Olathe	66061	Johnson County	Olathe	No	No	No	No	(913) 780-7530	449	31	14.3	43.7%	256 (57.0%)	33 (7.3%)	101 (22.5%)	15 (3.3%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (9.4%)	59.7	261^st of 656 public elementary schools	60.2%		45.1	374^th of 653 public elementary schools	42.7%	113	53.8	47.1	53.3	51.8	48.1	40.4	58.1	49.2	54.1	54.1	$14,212	$670	$13,542
Briarwood Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	14101 S Brougham Dr	Olathe	66062	Johnson County	Olathe	No	No	No	No	(913) 780-7330	315	23	13.8	28.9%	200 (63.5%)	25 (7.9%)	48 (15.2%)	17 (5.4%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (1.0%)	21 (6.7%)	75.6	135^th of 656 public elementary schools	79.4%		73.3	131^st of 653 public elementary schools	79.9%	4	63.0	62.7	62.5	62.8	56.5	49.0	70.8	58.6	52.1	52.1	$16,534	$651	$15,883

Frequently Asked Questions about Countryside Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Countryside Elementary?

Students at Countryside Elementary are 41% White, 33% Hispanic, 15% African American, 7% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Countryside Elementary attend?

Students who attend Countryside Elementary usually go on to attend:

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

What district is Countryside Elementary in?

Olathe

How many students attend Countryside Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 349 students attended Countryside Elementary.

Is Countryside Elementary a good school?

Countryside Elementary ranks 405^th of 656 Kansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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