Piper Elementary School East serves 346 students in grades 3-5.
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 31% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
346 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
8%
23%
Black
18%
7%
White
69%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Piper Elementary School East?
346 students attend Piper Elementary School East.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Piper Elementary School East students are White, 18% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Piper Elementary School East?
Piper Elementary School East has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Piper Elementary School East offer ?
Piper Elementary School East offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Piper Elementary School East part of?
Piper Elementary School East is part of Piper-Kansas City School District.
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