Serving 659 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Piper Prairie Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 659 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Math Proficiency: 80-84%
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Piper Prairie Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Piper Prairie Elementary School's student population of 659 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
659 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Piper Prairie Elementary School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)80-84%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)60-64%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
9%
3%
Hispanic
15%
22%
Black
14%
7%
White
52%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% KS state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% KS state average).
How many students attend Piper Prairie Elementary School?
659 students attend Piper Prairie Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Piper Prairie Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 9% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Piper Prairie Elementary School?
Piper Prairie Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Piper Prairie Elementary School offer ?
Piper Prairie Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Piper Prairie Elementary School part of?
Piper Prairie Elementary School is part of Piper-Kansas City School District.
In what neighborhood is Piper Prairie Elementary School located?
Piper Prairie Elementary School is located in the Prairie And Piper KC KS neighborhood of Kansas City, KS. There are 2 other public schools located in Prairie And Piper KC KS.
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