Black Bob Elem

Black Bob Elementary is a public school in Olathe, Kansas, which is a big suburb. There are 354 students at Black Bob Elementary, which serves grades PK-5. 67% of the students at Black Bob Elementary did well enough in math, and 52% did well enough in reading. There are 14 students for every teacher. There are 49% girls and 51% boys in the student body. 21% of the students at the school come from low-income families. There are 25 full-time teachers who work the same hours as a full-time school counselor. Black Bob Elementary is the 74th best elementary school in Kansas. At Black Bob Elementary, 67% of students did well enough in math, and 52% did well enough in reading. This metric shows that the school did better in math and reading than the district. Forty-four percent of students in Olathe tested at or above the proficient level for reading, and fifty percent tested at or above that level for math. Compared to students in the rest of the state, Black Bob Elementary students did better in math and reading on this test.

This season, Black Bob Elementary School is full of new energy and a sense of moving forward. The school community is hopeful now that the school board has approved a bond referendum. The money will be used to make the school's facilities better and give it more resources. This will open up new opportunities for students, families, and staff.

Black Bob's dual-language immersion program, on the other hand, is still going strong. Parents and teachers are both happy that this program helps kids learn English and Spanish at the same time. This helps them learn important language skills and learn more about other cultures.

Q1. What kinds of activities outside of school are available?

Ans. The school offers after-school clubs, sports, enrichment programs, and tutoring opportunities that may change from year to year.

Q2. Are there services for students with disabilities?

Ans. Yes, students who meet the requirements get personalized help with special education.

Q3. How do families take part?

Ans. Families take part in school events, parent-teacher conferences, and regular communication.

Q4. What kinds of help do students get?

Ans. There are counseling, social-emotional programs, and ways to get to community resources.

Q5. What steps are taken to keep people safe?

Ans. The school keeps the entrance safe, checks in visitors, and holds regular emergency drills.