Serving 474 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 60-64% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 31%). 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 15:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 474 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Prairie Creek Elementary serves the southern part of Andover, KS, covering an area of approximately 8.9 square miles. Most families reside within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the farthest edge of the attendance zone located about 3.7 miles away.
- 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 474 students has grown by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 60% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
474 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Year Founded
2005
School Calendar
School Motto
At Prairie Creek, we have a lot of Panther PRIDE!
School Rankings
Prairie Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 10% 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 0.50, 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
#66 out of 1269 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Asian
10%
3%
Hispanic
8%
23%
Black
4%
7%
White
69%
60%
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)6.5%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
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
What is Prairie Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Prairie Creek Elementary School is ranked #66 out of 1,269 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?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% 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?
474 students attend Prairie Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Prairie Creek Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, 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 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 Andover School District.
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