Prairie Ridge Elementary School

22405 Clear Creek Parkway
Shawnee, KS 66226

pre.usd232.org

472 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Prairie Ridge Elementary School, located in Shawnee, Kansas, is a key component of the De Soto School District (USD 232). The school serves students in grades Pre-K through 5, fostering an academic environment dedicated to foundational learning, social-emotional development, and the preparation of students for success in middle school and beyond. As part of a highly-regarded district, Prairie Ridge is known for its focus on rigorous academics, community involvement, and a supportive atmosphere that prioritizes the needs of every student.

The school’s website highlights its commitment to active parent-teacher engagement and a collaborative school culture. Prairie Ridge utilizes the district’s standards-based curriculum while integrating modern technology and diverse instructional methods to accommodate different learning styles. By emphasizing character development alongside core subjects like literacy and mathematics, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded students who are prepared to contribute positively to their community.

472

Total Students

32.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

6.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Prairie Ridge Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	421
Hispanic	16
Black	14
Asian	8
Two or More	12
American Indian	1

White
421 (89.2 %)
Hispanic
16 (3.4 %)
Black
14 (3.0 %)
Two or More
12 (2.5 %)
Asian
8 (1.7 %)
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:	De Soto
Phone:	(913)667-1800
Website:	http://pre.usd232.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	472
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	26
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

Kindergarten 74

Grade 1 70

Grade 2 65

Grade 3 76

Grade 4 82

Grade 5 105