Prairie Center Elementary School
Tel:
(913)780-7610
- Prairie Center Elementary School serves 344 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 34%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Kansas state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 35%.
School Overview
- Prairie Center Elementary School's student population of 344 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 344 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Prairie Center Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has decreased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Prairie Center Elementary School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KS) |
| Overall School Rank | #107 out of 1,268 schools (Top 10%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 34% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 8% | 19% |
| Black | 6% | 7% |
| White | 77% | 65% |
| Two or more races | 7% | 5% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.40 | 0.54 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 11% | 39% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Olathe School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, KS Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Prairie Center Elementary School is School For Deaf High School (2.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Mission Trail Middle School (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Mission Trail Middle School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Olathe Mission Trail Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 886 students
0.5 miles
1001 N. Persimmon Drive
Olathe, KS 66061
(913)780-7260 0.5 6-8 886 - Olathe Forest View Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 485 students
0.6 miles
12567 S. Canyon
Olathe, KS 66063
(913)780-7440 0.6 PK-5 485 - Olathe Clearwater Creek Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 512 students
1.4 miles
930 Clearwater Creek Drive
Olathe, KS 66061
(913)780-7360 1.4 PK-5 512 - Olathe Rolling Ridge Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 481 students
1.4 miles
1500 W Elm Terr
Olathe, KS 66061
(913)780-7650 1.4 PK-5 481 - Olathe Fairview Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 368 students
1.6 miles
600 N Marion
Olathe, KS 66061
(913)780-7430 1.6 PK-5 368
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