Central Elem

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254 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Central Elementary School, located in the heart of Olathe, Kansas, serves as a cornerstone of its local community. As part of the Olathe Public Schools district, the school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that prioritizes academic excellence, character development, and the personal growth of every student. By integrating a rigorous curriculum with modern teaching practices, Central Elementary aims to prepare its diverse student body for future success in an increasingly complex world.

Beyond the classroom, the school emphasizes the importance of community engagement and parent-teacher collaboration. Central Elementary prides itself on cultivating a welcoming culture where students feel encouraged to explore their interests, develop critical thinking skills, and build meaningful relationships with their peers. Through various school programs, extracurricular activities, and a focus on social-emotional learning, the school strives to ensure that every student feels valued and empowered throughout their foundational years of education.

254

Total Students

22.9

Full-Time Teachers

11.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Central Elem
Demographic	Student Count
White	68
Hispanic	143
Black	17
Asian	3
Two or More	23

Hispanic
143 (56.3%)
White
68 (26.8%)
Two or More
23 (9.1%)
Black
17 (6.7%)
Asian
3 (1.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Olathe
Phone:	(913)780-7370
Website:	http://schools.olatheschools.com/central/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	254
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	170
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 12

Kindergarten 39

Grade 1 43

Grade 2 35

Grade 3 37

Grade 4 40

Grade 5 48