Serving 644 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Piper Prairie Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 37%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 644 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Math Proficiency: 80-84%
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64%
- Attendance Zone: Piper Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Kansas City, KS, encompassing approximately 31.7 square miles. The typical drive to the school is about 10-12 minutes, with an average distance of 3.4 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 5.6 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Piper Prairie Elementary School's student population of 644 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
644 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
Campus Size
15 acres
School Rankings
The diversity score of Piper Prairie Elementary School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)80-84%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)60-64%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
10%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
18%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Black
14%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
White
49%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue and White
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% KS state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% KS state average).
How many students attend Piper Prairie Elementary School?
644 students attend Piper Prairie Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Piper Prairie Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 10% of students are Asian, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Piper Prairie Elementary School?
Piper Prairie Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Piper Prairie Elementary School offer ?
Piper Prairie Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Piper Prairie Elementary School part of?
Piper Prairie Elementary School is part of Piper-Kansas City School District.
In what neighborhood is Piper Prairie Elementary School located?
Piper Prairie Elementary School is located in the Prairie And Piper KC KS neighborhood of Kansas City, KS. There are 2 other public schools located in Prairie And Piper KC KS.
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