Countryside Elementary

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316 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Countryside Elementary, located in Olathe, Kansas, serves as a cornerstone of its local community within the Olathe Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that focuses on academic excellence, personal growth, and the development of well-rounded students. With a curriculum designed to meet state standards while encouraging critical thinking and creativity, Countryside aims to prepare its young learners for success as they transition to middle school and beyond.

Beyond its academic offerings, the school emphasizes a strong partnership between educators, students, and families. The faculty at Countryside is noted for its commitment to individualized attention, utilizing various teaching strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles. By hosting community-focused events and maintaining active communication with parents, the school cultivates a sense of belonging and collaboration, ensuring that every student has the resources and support necessary to thrive in an evolving educational landscape.

316

Total Students

27.2

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Countryside Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	142
Hispanic	87
Black	50
Asian	13
Two or More	20
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

White
142 (44.9 %)
Hispanic
87 (27.5 %)
Black
50 (15.8 %)
Two or More
20 (6.3 %)
Asian
13 (4.1 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.9 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

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)780-7390
Website:	http://schools.olatheschools.com/countryside/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	316
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	179
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	30

* 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 7

Kindergarten 52

Grade 1 47

Grade 2 61

Grade 3 48

Grade 4 50

Grade 5 51

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Countryside Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	7
Kindergarten	52
Grade 1	47
Grade 2	61
Grade 3	48
Grade 4	50
Grade 5	51

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Countryside Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	155	49.1%
Male	161	50.9%

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