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Olpe Elementary

Summary:

Olpe Elementary is a public elementary school located in Olpe, Kansas, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 192 students. The school is part of the Southern Lyon County school district, which is ranked 119 out of 266 districts in Kansas and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Olpe Elementary consistently ranks in the top 25-30% of Kansas elementary schools, with a 4-star rating in recent years. The school outperforms the Southern Lyon County district and the state of Kansas in proficiency rates for English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics across all grade levels, particularly in 3rd-grade ELA and 5th-grade Science. Olpe Elementary's 3rd-grade ELA proficiency rate is significantly higher than the district and state averages (71.42% vs. 45.7% and 38.35%, respectively), and its 5th-grade Science proficiency rate is exceptionally high at 76.46%, compared to 60% for the district and 45.03% for the state. The school's relatively low percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, ranging from 23.33% to 26.67% in recent years, may contribute to its academic success.

Compared to nearby schools, Olpe Elementary's academic performance is generally stronger than Neosho Rapids Elementary and the Emporia-area schools, which tend to have lower rankings and proficiency rates. However, the Emporia-area schools have higher student-teacher ratios, which may contribute to their lower performance. Madison Elementary, part of the Madison-Virgil district, also performs well and is a closer comparison to Olpe Elementary in terms of academic achievement.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 314 W Listerscheid
       Olpe, KS  66865

(620) 475-3277

District: Southern Lyon County

SchoolDigger Rank:
174th of 653 Kansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,226 Help


Students who attend Olpe Elementary usually attend:

High:    Olpe Junior/Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.1 Help
Number of students:  189

Racial breakdown:

White:
90.5%
Hispanic:
5.8%
Two or more races:
2.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  25.9% Help


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Compare Details Olpe Elementary ranks better than 73.4% of elementary schools in Kansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.69. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (90.5%), Hispanic (5.8%), two or more races (2.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 25.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Olpe Elementary is 15.1. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Olpe Elementary is $12,226.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Olpe Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Olpe Elementary 174th of 653 Kansas public elementary schools. (See Olpe Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


White students:


Southern Lyon County:

SchoolDigger ranks Southern Lyon County 119th of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Olpe Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Olpe Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 90.33 3rd 585 99.5%
2007 82.19 37th 600 93.8%
2008 80.84 56th 614 90.9%
2009 69.58 170th 621 72.6%
2010 76.93 91st 630 85.6%
2011 73.65 126th 631 80.0%
2012 70.42 184th 660 72.1%
2013 69.14 224th 668 66.5%
2015 43.94 413th 678 39.1%
2016 51.85 320th 656 51.2%
2017 67.04 192nd 659 70.9%
2018 73.87 133rd 656 79.7%
2019 75.33 128th 667 80.8%
2021 55.82 285th 670 57.5%
2022 53.84 297th 668 55.5%
2023 69.29 168th 660 74.5%
2024 68.69 174th 653 73.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Olpe Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 47.07 325th 591 45.0%
2021 56.00 252nd 591 57.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Olpe Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.47 94th 575 83.7%
2021 55.32 256th 605 57.7%
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Rank History for White students at Olpe Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.58 155th 574 73.0%
2019 70.19 142nd 592 76.0%
2021 51.16 290th 587 50.6%
2022 49.34 308th 596 48.3%
2023 61.32 202nd 584 65.4%
2024 58.60 221st 579 61.8%
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Data source: test scores: Kansas State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Kansas State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Olpe Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 63 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 63
1989 68 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 68
1990 65 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 67
1991 71 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 73
1992 82 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 83
1993 173 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 173
1994 203 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 203
1995 183 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 185
1996 183 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 185
1997 189 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 190
1998 185 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 188
1999 176 0 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 182
2000 175 0 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 184
2001 107 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 108
2002 115 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 116
2003 115 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 116
2004 143 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 1 144
2005 138 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 141
2006 125 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 125
2007 126 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 128
2008 153 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 1 154
2009 157 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 157
2010 144 0 0 3 0 0 3 0 150
2011 145 0 0 3 0 0 4 0 152
2012 142 0 0 5 0 0 4 0 151
2013 155 0 0 8 0 0 5 0 168
2014 166 0 0 9 0 0 4 0 179
2015 154 0 0 11 0 0 4 0 169
2016 143 1 0 12 0 0 2 0 158
2017 141 2 0 8 0 0 2 0 153
2018 153 2 0 5 0 0 2 0 162
2019 141 0 0 3 0 0 2 0 146
2020 152 0 0 3 0 0 3 0 158
2021 153 0 0 9 0 0 3 0 165
2022 166 0 0 11 0 0 3 0 180
2023 181 1 0 6 0 0 4 0 192
2024 171 3 0 11 0 0 4 0 189

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Olpe Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 63 4.0 15.7 0
1989 68 4.0 17.0 n/a
1990 67 4.4 15.2 0
1991 73 6.1 11.9 n/a
1992 83 6.4 12.9 n/a
1993 173 12.4 14.0 11.6
1994 203 12.9 15.7 7.9
1995 185 12.9 14.3 22.2
1996 185 12.9 14.3 22.2
1997 190 13.6 14.0 22.6
1998 188 13.7 13.7 25
1999 182 14.4 12.6 28
2000 184 14.7 12.5 26.1
2001 108 9.5 11.4 27.8
2002 116 10.2 11.4 24.1
2003 116 10.2 11.4 24.1
2004 144 10.5 13.7 25.9
2005 141 9.2 15.3 22.7
2006 125 9.2 13.6 24
2007 128 10.3 12.4 32.8
2008 154 10.3 15.0 31.4
2009 157 10.9 14.4 35.7
2010 150 10.3 14.5 35.3
2011 152 10.3 14.7 36.8
2012 151 11.9 12.5 33.8
2013 168 11.9 14.1 41.7
2014 179 12.9 13.8 33
2015 169 12.0 14.0 31.4
2016 158 12.0 13.1 31
2017 153 11.4 13.4 30.1
2018 162 10.2 15.8 30.9
2019 146 10.1 14.4 25.3
2020 158 11.1 14.2 28.5
2021 165 10.9 15.0 26.7
2022 180 11.9 15.0 23.3
2023 192 12.4 15.4 23.4
2024 189 12.4 15.1 25.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Olpe Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 63 4.0 15.7 0
1989 68 4.0 17.0 n/a
1990 67 4.4 15.2 0
1991 73 6.1 11.9 n/a
1992 83 6.4 12.9 n/a
1993 173 12.4 14.0 11.6
1994 203 12.9 15.7 7.9
1995 185 12.9 14.3 22.2
1996 185 12.9 14.3 22.2
1997 190 13.6 14.0 22.6
1998 188 13.7 13.7 25
1999 182 14.4 12.6 28
2000 184 14.7 12.5 26.1
2001 108 9.5 11.4 27.8
2002 116 10.2 11.4 24.1
2003 116 10.2 11.4 24.1
2004 144 10.5 13.7 25.9
2005 141 9.2 15.3 22.7
2006 125 9.2 13.6 24
2007 128 10.3 12.4 32.8
2008 154 10.3 15.0 31.4
2009 157 10.9 14.4 35.7
2010 150 10.3 14.5 35.3
2011 152 10.3 14.7 36.8
2012 151 11.9 12.5 33.8
2013 168 11.9 14.1 41.7
2014 179 12.9 13.8 33
2015 169 12.0 14.0 31.4
2016 158 12.0 13.1 31
2017 153 11.4 13.4 30.1
2018 162 10.2 15.8 30.9
2019 146 10.1 14.4 25.3
2020 158 11.1 14.2 28.5
2021 165 10.9 15.0 26.7
2022 180 11.9 15.0 23.3
2023 192 12.4 15.4 23.4
2024 189 12.4 15.1 25.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Olpe Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $324 (2.7%) $11,902 (97.3%) $12,226

Data source: Kansas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Olpe Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 128th of 667 Elementary schoolsRanks 168th of 660 Elementary schools
 6.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Olpe Elementary)56.361.1
 4.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Southern Lyon County)44.158.8
 14.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)40.638.1
 2.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Olpe Elementary)87.572.2
 15.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Southern Lyon County)58.870.6
 11.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Kansas)50.350.4
 0.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Olpe Elementary)7533.3
 41.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Southern Lyon County)6336.8
 26.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)47.642.8
 4.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Olpe Elementary)31.350
 18.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Southern Lyon County)29.639.5
 9.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)36.137.6
 1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Olpe Elementary)62.544.4
 18.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Southern Lyon County)61.144.4
 16.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)43.539.6
 4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Olpe Elementary)29.225.9
 3.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Southern Lyon County)36.133.3
 2.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)31.931.3
 0.6%
5th Grade Science (Olpe Elementary)45.846.1
 0.3%
   5th Grade Science (Southern Lyon County)5045.7
 4.3%
   5th Grade Science (Kansas)43.142.1
 1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Olpe Elementary)66.758.3
 8.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Southern Lyon County)53.844.4
 9.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)38.433.7
 4.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Olpe Elementary)5054.2
 4.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Southern Lyon County)3537.2
 2.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)31.929.9
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students146192
 31.5%
African American01
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic36
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White141181
 28.4%
Two or More Races24
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients25.3%23.4%
 1.9%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Olpe Elementary

Students at Olpe Elementary are 90% White, 6% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 2% African American.

Olpe Elementary ranks 174th of 653 Kansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 189 students attended Olpe Elementary.

Students who attend Olpe Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Olpe Junior/Senior High School


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