Piper Creek Elementary

13021 Leavenworth Rd
Kansas City, KS 66109

www.piperschools.com

608 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Piper East Elementary School, located in the Piper Unified School District (USD 203) in Kansas City, Kansas, serves as a cornerstone of the local community’s educational infrastructure. As a public institution, the school is dedicated to fostering academic excellence and social-emotional growth for students in the elementary grade levels. The school benefits from its position within a growing suburban district, which is known for its focus on maintaining high standards of instruction and a supportive learning environment that prepares students for success in the higher grades of the Piper school system.

The school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience, integrating core curriculum standards with a commitment to community values. By utilizing the resources and administrative support of the Piper school district, Piper East Elementary strives to maintain small-community engagement while utilizing modern pedagogical approaches. Families interested in specific school policies, calendar updates, or extracurricular opportunities can find comprehensive details through the district’s official website at http://www.piperschools.com.

608

Total Students

36.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

31.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Piper Creek Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	323
Hispanic	92
Black	81
Asian	55
Two or More	56
American Indian	1

White
323 (53.1 %)
Hispanic
92 (15.1 %)
Black
81 (13.3 %)
Two or More
56 (9.2 %)
Asian
55 (9.0 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Piper-Kansas City
Phone:	(913)721-5000
Website:	http://www.piperschools.com
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	608
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	152
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	39

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 3 211

Grade 4 190

Grade 5 207