PRAIRIE STAR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Prairie Star Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Blue Valley school district, located in Leawood, KS with about 389 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 29 teachers, Prairie Star Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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 Star Elementary, located in Leawood, Kansas, is a highly regarded institution within the Blue Valley School District. Serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is well-known for its commitment to academic excellence and its focus on fostering a supportive, student-centered learning environment. The school prioritizes a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes critical thinking, digital literacy, and personal development, aiming to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond.
Beyond its academic rigor, Prairie Star Elementary is recognized for its strong sense of community and parent involvement. The school maintains a collaborative culture where educators, families, and staff work closely together to enhance the educational experience. With a dedication to building character and lifelong learning habits, Prairie Star provides a well-rounded atmosphere that emphasizes both scholastic achievement and the social-emotional growth of every child.
For more information, contact Prairie Star Elementary at (913) 239-7100 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Leawood, KS 66224-4504
(913) 239-7100
PRAIRIE STAR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Leawood, KS with about 389 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Kansas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Blue Valley
- Total Students:
- 389
- Teachers:
- 29.37
- 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 389 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending PRAIRIE STAR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 76% of the student body.
- White
- 76.1%
- Asian
- 13.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.6%
- Two or more races
- 3.9%
- Black or African American
- 1.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.5%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- Female
- 44.5%
- Male
- 55.5%
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.