Serving 432 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Prairie Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 77% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 432 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 77% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Prairie Creek Elementary serves the northern part of Olathe, KS, encompassing an area of approximately 16.9 square miles. Most families reside within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with an average distance of 1.8 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Prairie Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Prairie Creek Elementary School's student population of 432 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
432 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 19-year historical data
School Rankings
Prairie Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Prairie Creek Elementary School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#9 out of 1269 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
32%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Asian
4%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Hispanic
8%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Black
3%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 19-year historical data
White
81%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7.6%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 19-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Prairie Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Prairie Creek Elementary School is ranked #9 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Prairie Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Prairie Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sunnyside Elementary School, Timber Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
77% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Prairie Creek Elementary School?
432 students attend Prairie Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Prairie Creek Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Prairie Creek Elementary School?
Prairie Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Prairie Creek Elementary School offer ?
Prairie Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Prairie Creek Elementary School part of?
Prairie Creek Elementary School is part of Spring Hill School District.
In what neighborhood is Prairie Creek Elementary School located?
Prairie Creek Elementary School is located in the Coffee Creek Meadows neighborhood of Olathe, KS.
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