Prairie Park Elem

www.usd497.org

376 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Prairie Park Elementary School, located at 2711 Kensington Road in Lawrence, Kansas, is a proud member of the Lawrence Public Schools (USD 497) district. The school serves the local community by providing a foundational education focused on academic excellence, student well-being, and community engagement. As part of a district known for its commitment to inclusive learning environments and innovative teaching practices, Prairie Park strives to foster a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to grow intellectually and socially.

The school benefits from being part of a larger district-wide network that emphasizes equity, robust curriculum standards, and the integration of technology in the classroom. Through its affiliation with USD 497, Prairie Park Elementary focuses on developing the whole child, offering various resources and opportunities designed to help students succeed in their early academic years. Prospective families and community members can find detailed information regarding school policies, educational programs, and district initiatives by visiting the official USD 497 website.

376

Total Students

25.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Prairie Park Elem
Demographic	Student Count
White	222
Hispanic	39
Black	21
Asian	2
Two or More	83
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	1

White
222 (59.0 %)
Two or More
83 (22.1 %)
Hispanic
39 (10.4 %)
Black
21 (5.6 %)
American Indian
8 (2.1 %)
Asian
2 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Lawrence
Phone:	(785)832-5740
Website:	http://www.usd497.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	376
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	158
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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

Kindergarten 56

Grade 1 71

Grade 2 54

Grade 3 65

Grade 4 72

Grade 5 58

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Prairie Park Elem
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	56
Grade 1	71
Grade 2	54
Grade 3	65
Grade 4	72
Grade 5	58

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Prairie Park Elem
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	171	45.5%
Male	205	54.5%

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