OLATHE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

OLATHE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Montrose County School District Re-1J school district, located in OLATHE, CO with about 447 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 25 teachers, OLATHE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

OLATHE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located at 326 North 3rd Street in Olathe, Colorado, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Montrose County School District. As a key part of the small, rural community of Olathe, the school is dedicated to fostering the academic and social-emotional growth of its students in their early formative years. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment, aiming to build strong literacy and numeracy skills while preparing children for the transition to middle school.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Olathe Elementary acts as a vital hub for local families, often prioritizing a close-knit school culture that reflects the values of its surrounding community. By leveraging the resources of the larger district while maintaining a localized approach to instruction, the school strives to ensure that students receive a well-rounded education. The facility itself remains a central landmark in the town, underscoring the district's commitment to providing consistent, accessible public education to the youth of Olathe.

For more information, contact OLATHE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (970) 252-7940 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.