Serving 435 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 75-79% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 29%). 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 16:1 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 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 435 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- 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 435 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
435 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Prairie Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 1% 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 0.34, 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
#6 out of 1280 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
9%
22%
Black
2%
7%
White
81%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Prairie Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Prairie Creek Elementary School is ranked #6 out of 1,280 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 Timber Creek Elementary School, Sunnyside Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% 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?
435 students attend Prairie Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Prairie Creek Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Prairie Creek Elementary School?
Prairie Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, 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
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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