Prairie Star Elementary School
Tel:
(913)239-7100
- Prairie Star Elementary School serves 434 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 70% (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 79% (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 Asian), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 35%.
School Overview
- Prairie Star Elementary School's student population of 434 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 434 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 30 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Prairie Star Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has decreased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Prairie Star Elementary School is 0.39, 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 | #12 out of 1,268 schools (Top 1%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70% | 34% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 79% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 |
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| Asian | 13% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 19% |
| Black | 1% | 7% |
| White | 77% | 65% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 5% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.39 | 0.54 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 2% | 39% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Blue Valley School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, KS Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Prairie Star Elementary School is Blue Valley High School (2.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Prairie Star Middle School (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Prairie Star Middle School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Overland Park Prairie Star Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 554 students
0.2 miles
14201 Mission Road
Overland Park, KS 66224
(913)239-5600 0.2 6-8 554 - Leawood Mission Trail Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 499 students
1.3 miles
13200 Mission Road
Leawood, KS 66209
(913)239-6700 1.3 PK-5 499 - Overland Park Lakewood Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 626 students
1.8 miles
14600 Lamar Ave.
Overland Park, KS 66223
(913)239-6500 1.8 K-5 626 - Leawood Overland Trail Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 561 students
1.9 miles
6201 W. 133rd St.
Leawood, KS 66209
(913)239-5400 1.9 6-8 561 - Overland Park Sunrise Point Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 397 students
1.9 miles
15800 Roe Ave.
Overland Park, KS 66224
(913)239-7500 1.9 PK-5 397
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