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What's one thing Piper Prairie Elementary gets right about preparing students for what comes next?
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Enrollment
644
Elementary
DISTRICT 621 · STATE 313
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·PIPER-KANSAS CITY·NCES 201068001937
Piper Prairie Elementary
3131 N. 122nd, Kansas City, KS 66109 · (913) 721-1243 · Wyandotte County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY41-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL644 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
18.3:1
35 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 16.8:1 · STATE 13.2:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
30%
190 students
DISTRICT 29% · STATE 51%
Community
5
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 128 | 20% |
| Kindergarten | 170 | 26% |
| Grade 1 | 175 | 27% |
| Grade 2 | 171 | 27% |
Student demographics
69%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 68% · STATE 58% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within Piper-Kansas City. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Piper Prairie Elementary
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piper Prairie Elementary this school | 644 | 29.5% | N/A |
| Piper Creek Elementary Kansas City | 598 | 31.9% | 52.4% |
| Indian Valley Elementary Overland Park | 431 | 31.1% | 65.9% |
| Farley Elementary Topeka | 596 | 32.7% | 50.3% |
| Circle Greenwich Elementary Wichita | 337 | 24.9% | 66.5% |
| Ravenwood Elementary Olathe | 418 | 30.6% | 58.5% |
Matched among Kansas elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Piper Prairie Elementary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Kansas | In Wyandotte County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 644 | #14 of 714 | #2 of 38 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 18.3:1 | #518 of 539 | #34 of 35 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 69.1% | #55 of 540 | #7 of 35 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 29.5% | #554 of 658 | #37 of 37 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -17.9% | #131 of 377 | #12 of 30 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
644
+37 (+6%) vs 2020
-9% since 2010-11, when it was 708
Student : Teacher
18.3:1
was 14.8:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 644 | 35.2 | 18.3:1 | 30% (190) |
| 2023-24 | 659 | 35.3 | 18.7:1 | 28% (186) |
| 2022-23 | 539 | 46 | 11.7:1 | 28% (152) |
| 2020-21 | 607 | 41 | 14.8:1 | 15% (89) |
| 2017-18 | 784 | 42.4 | 18.5:1 | 18% (144) |
| 2015-16 | 756 | 37 | 20.4:1 | 19% (142) |
| 2010-11 | 708 | 37 | 19.1:1 | 20% (142) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Piper Prairie Elementary.
Since 2017-18: students down 18% (784 to 644); teachers down 17% (42.4 to 35.2).
About Piper Prairie Elementary
Piper Prairie Elementary, located in Kansas City, Kansas, is a high-enrollment elementary school. Grades offered run from pre-K through 2, with 644 students enrolled. The average among elementary schools in Kansas is roughly 313 students; this school is 106% bigger than that.
Piper Prairie Elementary is in Piper-Kansas City, a district with 2,835 students across 4 schools.
By race and ethnicity, the largest group at Piper Prairie Elementary is White (49%). Other groups make up 18% Hispanic, 14% Black, 10% Asian, and 9% multiracial. The chance that two students picked at random at Piper Prairie Elementary belong to different racial or ethnic groups, known as the diversity index, is 69%.
Federal records show a student-to-teacher ratio of 18.3:1 at Piper Prairie Elementary, with 35.2 full-time-equivalent teachers. The 13.2:1 average for elementary schools in Kansas is lower than this school's figure. Free and reduced-price lunch eligibility, a common measure of family income, is 30%. It compares with 75% for public schools in Wyandotte County.
Wyandotte County census figures show that median household income is about $63,631, roughly 21% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 12%. Piper Prairie Elementary is among the 62 public schools in Wyandotte County.
Piper High is located about 1.1 miles from Piper Prairie Elementary. Within five miles are at least 8 other public schools.
Piper Prairie Elementary has an NCES locale of Rural: Fringe.
Piper Prairie Elementary saw enrollment rise 6% between 2020-21 and 2024-25. Its ratio of students to teachers was 14.8:1 in 2020-21, and 18.3:1 in 2024-25.
The allk12 site hosts a discussion page for Piper Prairie Elementary covering things like enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.
Wyandotte County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
167,654
Census ACS
Median income
$63,631
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
21%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
12%
Below federal line
Schools in county
62
30,713 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Piper-Kansas City
- Piper HighHigh · 913 students
- Piper MiddleMiddle · 680 students
- Piper Creek ElementaryElementary · 598 students
Other schools in Kansas City
- Wyandotte HighHigh · 1,903 students
- Silver City ElemElementary · 1,495 students
- J C Harmon HighHigh · 1,285 students
- Washington HighHigh · 1,180 students
- Turner HighHigh · 1,147 students
- Sumner Academy of Arts & ScienceHigh · 1,045 students
Nearby schools
- Piper High1.1 mi · 913
- Delaware Ridge Elementary2.0 mi · 378
- Piper Creek Elementary2.1 mi · 598
- Piper Middle2.2 mi · 680
- Lowell Brune Elementary School4.0 mi · 432
- Basehor Elementary School4.4 mi · 508
Frequently asked questions
About Piper Prairie ElementaryHow large is Piper Prairie Elementary?
Piper Prairie Elementary enrolls approximately 644 students in grades PK-02.
Is Piper Prairie Elementary an elementary, middle, or high school?
Piper Prairie Elementary is an elementary school covering grades PK-02.
How many students per teacher at Piper Prairie Elementary?
Approximately 18.3:1 students per teacher at Piper Prairie Elementary.
What is the student diversity at Piper Prairie Elementary?
Student demographics at Piper Prairie Elementary are roughly 49% White, 18% Hispanic, 14% Black, 10% Asian, 9% Two or more.
Who oversees Piper Prairie Elementary?
Piper Prairie Elementary is overseen by Piper-Kansas City in Wyandotte County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.