PRAIRIE CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Prairie Creek Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Spring Hill school district, located in Olathe, KS with about 580 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 32 teachers, Prairie Creek Elementary 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.

Prairie Creek Elementary is a public school located in Olathe, Kansas, serving as part of the Spring Hill School District (USD 230). Situated in a rapidly growing suburban area, the school is recognized for its commitment to academic excellence and for fostering a supportive, student-centered learning environment. It serves students from kindergarten through fifth grade, emphasizing foundational education while integrating modern teaching practices to prepare children for success in higher grade levels.

Beyond its core curriculum, Prairie Creek Elementary is known for its strong sense of community and active parental involvement. The school focuses on the "whole child," offering various extracurricular opportunities and programs designed to promote social-emotional growth alongside academic achievement. By maintaining a close partnership between faculty, staff, and families, Prairie Creek strives to create an inclusive and engaging atmosphere that helps students thrive both inside and outside the classroom.

For more information, contact Prairie Creek Elementary at (913) 592-7255 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

17077 W 165th St
Olathe, KS 66062
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PRAIRIE CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Olathe, KS with about 580 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Kansas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Spring Hill
Total Students:
580
Teachers:
32.58
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
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 580 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending PRAIRIE CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 90% of the student body.

White
90.0%
Hispanic/Latino
4.0%
Asian
2.4%
Two or more races
1.9%
Black or African American
1.7%

Female
48.4%
Male
51.6%

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.