Central Elem
#563 of 686 elementary schools in Kansas
#39573 of 50,301 nationally
About Central Elem
Central Elem is a public elementary located in Olathe, in the Olathe school district of Kansas, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 254 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 28.4 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 563rd of 686 ranked elementary schools in Kansas. Its strongest component is students per teacher (79th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (7th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 254.
There are 51 schools in Olathe; Central Elem ranks 49th of 51 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)17%
- Reading proficiency (30%)32%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)74.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)11.5
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Central Elem by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 254
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 74.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 11.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 32%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 17%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Central Elem
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Olathe North Sr High
Olathe · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,011 students · 1.2 km away
Westview Elem
Olathe · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
164 students · 1.3 km away
Ridgeview Elem
Olathe · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
260 students · 1.6 km away
Northview Elem
Olathe · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
218 students · 1.8 km away
Fairview Elem
Olathe · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
244 students · 1.9 km away
Rolling Ridge Elem
Olathe · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
366 students · 2.3 km away
Havencroft Elem
Olathe · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
271 students · 2.6 km away
Mahaffie Elem
Olathe · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
449 students · 2.9 km away
Oregon Trail Middle School
Olathe · Public middle · Grades 6–8
632 students · 2.9 km away
Santa Fe Trail Middle School
Olathe · Public middle · Grades 6–8
623 students · 2.9 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Kansas with a comparable Enrollment.
North Elementary
Goodland · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
254 students
Abilene Elem
Valley Center · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
254 students
Smith Center Elem
Smith Center · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
253 students
Harper Elem
Harper · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
255 students
Hoxie Elem
Hoxie · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
253 students
Sheridan Elem
Junction City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
255 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Central Elem a good school?
Central Elem has a Success Index (US) of 28.4 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #563 of 686 in Kansas. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Central Elem rank in Kansas?
Central Elem ranks #563 of 686 elementary schools in Kansas and #39573 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Central Elem?
Central Elem had 254 students in 2025.
Is Central Elem a elementary school or a high school?
Central Elem is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Central Elem?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Central Elem; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.