PRAIRIE CENTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Prairie Center Elem is a public elementary school that is part of the Olathe school district, located in Olathe, KS with about 357 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 24 teachers, Prairie Center Elem has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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 Center Elementary School is located in Olathe, Kansas, and operates as part of the Olathe Public Schools district. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive educational foundation that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of a supportive learning environment. As part of one of the largest districts in the state, Prairie Center benefits from the resources and standardized curriculum provided by the Olathe system while maintaining its own distinct neighborhood school identity.
The school is committed to fostering a strong partnership between educators, students, and families to ensure student success. By utilizing modern instructional strategies and maintaining a focus on core subjects, Prairie Center aims to prepare its young learners for the transition to middle school and beyond. For parents and community members interested in specific programs, academic calendars, or current news, the school maintains an active presence through the Olathe district website, which serves as a central hub for school-home communication.
For more information, contact Prairie Center Elem at (913) 780-7610 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Olathe, KS 66061-5918
(913) 780-7610
PRAIRIE CENTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Olathe, KS with about 357 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Kansas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Olathe
- Total Students:
- 357
- Teachers:
- 24
- 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
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 357 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending PRAIRIE CENTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 78% of the student body.
- White
- 77.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 7.0%
- Two or more races
- 7.0%
- Black or African American
- 4.8%
- Asian
- 3.1%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 51.5%
- Male
- 48.5%
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.