Serving 480 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Prairie Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 480 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- 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 480 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
480 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Rankings
Prairie Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Prairie Creek Elementary School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#77 out of 1280 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
10%
3%
Hispanic
9%
22%
Black
4%
7%
White
68%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Prairie Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Prairie Creek Elementary School is ranked #77 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Prairie Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Prairie Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sunflower Elementary School, Robert M. Martin Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Prairie Creek Elementary School?
480 students attend Prairie Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Prairie Creek Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Prairie Creek Elementary School?
Prairie Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, 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 Andover School District.
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