PRAIRIE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Prairie Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Haysville school district, located in Haysville, KS with about 488 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 28 teachers, Prairie Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Prairie Elementary School is a public school located in Haysville, Kansas, serving as part of the Haysville Public Schools (USD 261) district. Situated at 7101 S. Meridian, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that prioritizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and community engagement. As an integral part of the Haysville community, the school serves students in the primary grade levels, aiming to provide a supportive and inclusive educational foundation that prepares children for their transition into intermediate and middle school levels.

The school is recognized for its commitment to student-centered learning and maintaining strong partnerships between educators, students, and families. Prairie Elementary emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum that incorporates core academic subjects with opportunities for personal development, ensuring that students are not only meeting state standards but are also developing the character and skills necessary for long-term success. Through its local presence in Haysville, the school plays a vital role in the district’s mission to provide high-quality education within a small-town, community-focused setting.

For more information, contact Prairie Elementary School at (316) 554-2350 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

7101 S. Meridian
Haysville, KS 67060
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PRAIRIE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Haysville, KS with about 488 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Kansas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Haysville
Total Students:
488
Teachers:
28.7
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 488 students

White
67.4%
Hispanic/Latino
14.3%
Two or more races
11.1%
Asian
3.9%
Black or African American
2.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.0%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
46.5%
Male
53.5%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.