Serving 611 students in grades 3-5, Piper Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 611 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Piper Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Piper Creek Elementary School's student population of 611 students has grown by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
611 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Piper Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,264 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Piper Creek Elementary School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#109 out of 1264 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
3%
Hispanic
15%
21%
Black
13%
6%
White
57%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Piper Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Piper Creek Elementary School is ranked #109 out of 1,264 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Piper Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Piper Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Silver City Elementary School, Emerson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% KS state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% KS state average).
How many students attend Piper Creek Elementary School?
611 students attend Piper Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Piper Creek Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Piper Creek Elementary School?
Piper Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Piper Creek Elementary School offer ?
Piper Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Piper Creek Elementary School part of?
Piper Creek Elementary School is part of Piper-Kansas City School District.
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