PIPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Piper Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Piper-Kansas City school district, located in Kansas City, KS with about 784 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 3rd Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 42 teachers, Piper Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.

Piper Elementary School, located at 3131 N. 122nd in Kansas City, Kansas, serves as a foundational component of the Piper Unified School District (USD 203). The school is situated in a growing community that balances suburban development with a close-knit, supportive atmosphere. As a hub for early childhood and primary education, the school is dedicated to fostering both academic excellence and the social-emotional development of its students, preparing them for success as they transition through the district’s higher grade levels.

The school is recognized for its commitment to providing a rigorous curriculum supported by modern instructional strategies and a focus on student engagement. By leveraging the resources of the broader Piper school system, the elementary campus emphasizes a collaborative environment where educators, families, and the community work together to meet the diverse needs of their learners. Those interested in current academic programs, registration information, or upcoming school events can find comprehensive details on their official district website at http://www.piperschools.com.

For more information, contact Piper Elementary School at (913) 721-5000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

3131 N. 122nd
Kansas City, KS 66109
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PIPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Kansas City, KS with about 784 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Kansas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Piper-Kansas City
Total Students:
784
Teachers:
42.4
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 targeted assistance school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd 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 784 students

White
65.9%
Black or African American
14.4%
Hispanic/Latino
11.9%
Two or more races
4.3%
Asian
2.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%

Female
51.1%
Male
48.9%

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.