Prairie Creek Elementary

www.usd230.org

439 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

439

Total Students

28.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

6.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Prairie Creek Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	366
Hispanic	33
Black	7
Asian	15
Two or More	16
American Indian	2

White
366 (83.4 %)
Hispanic
33 (7.5 %)
Two or More
16 (3.6 %)
Asian
15 (3.4 %)
Black
7 (1.6 %)
American Indian
2 (0.5 %)

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:	Spring Hill
Phone:	(913)592-7255
Website:	http://www.usd230.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	439
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	24
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 2

Kindergarten 71

Grade 1 66

Grade 2 84

Grade 3 70

Grade 4 76

Grade 5 70