Prairie Creek Elementary

Summary:

Prairie Creek Elementary is a public elementary school in Andover, Kansas, serving 481 students in grades PK-5. It is part of the Andover School District, which is ranked 15th out of 266 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Prairie Creek Elementary consistently ranks among the top 50-100 elementary schools in Kansas, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger in recent years. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are significantly higher than the state and district averages, indicating strong academic achievement. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 61.43% of Prairie Creek students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 52.79% in the Andover district and 33.55% statewide. The school also has consistently high rankings for its performance among specific student subgroups, such as female students, male students, white students, special education students, and low socioeconomic status students.

When compared to other nearby elementary schools in the Andover district, such as Wheatland Elementary and Robert M. Martin Elementary, Prairie Creek Elementary stands out with its higher academic performance, particularly in ELA and Mathematics. The school's higher per-student spending and slightly higher student-teacher ratio may contribute to its strong academic outcomes, suggesting that the additional resources and smaller class sizes could be beneficial for student learning.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 654 YMCA Drive
       Andover, KS  67002


(316) 218-4630

District: Andover

SchoolDigger Rank:
50th of 653 Kansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,608 Help


Students who attend Prairie Creek Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Andover Central Middle School
High:    Andover Central High School

Student/teacher ratio:  19.4 Help
Number of students:  481

Racial breakdown:

White:
68.8%
Asian:
9.6%
Hispanic:
9.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  28.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Prairie Creek Elementary ranks better than 92.3% of elementary schools in Kansas. It also ranks 2nd among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Andover School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 88.98. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (68.8%), Asian (9.6%), Hispanic (9.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 28.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Prairie Creek Elementary is 19.4, which is the highest among 6 elementary schools in the Andover School District! (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Prairie Creek Elementary is $9,608, which is the 2nd highest among 6 elementary schools in the Andover School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Prairie Creek Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Prairie Creek Elementary 50th of 653 Kansas public elementary schools. (See Prairie Creek Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Andover:

SchoolDigger ranks Andover 15th of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Prairie Creek Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Prairie Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 74.57 116th 630 81.6%
2011 73.19 136th 631 78.4%
2012 78.88 39th 660 94.1%
2013 81.78 34th 668 94.9%
2015 73.58 139th 678 79.5%
2016 83.04 86th 656 86.9%
2017 91.95 30th 659 95.4%
2018 86.57 56th 656 91.5%
2019 89.65 42nd 667 93.7%
2021 82.59 84th 670 87.5%
2022 80.07 94th 668 85.9%
2023 86.80 67th 660 89.8%
2024 88.98 50th 653 92.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Prairie Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 96.22 2nd 193 99.0%
2024 90.21 13th 306 95.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Prairie Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.48 17th 512 96.7%
2019 89.39 12th 509 97.6%
2021 70.24 94th 494 81.0%
2022 37.63 355th 512 30.7%
2023 76.50 59th 541 89.1%
2024 85.72 29th 546 94.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Prairie Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.18 63rd 574 89.0%
2019 82.64 69th 591 88.3%
2021 80.99 79th 591 86.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Prairie Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 96.22 2nd 193 99.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Prairie Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.93 51st 575 91.1%
2019 93.60 17th 586 97.1%
2021 81.15 83rd 605 86.3%
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Rank History for White students at Prairie Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.27 71st 574 87.6%
2019 86.59 42nd 592 92.9%
2021 80.57 76th 587 87.1%
2022 79.79 79th 596 86.7%
2023 87.35 38th 584 93.5%
2024 85.08 52nd 579 91.0%
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Data source: test scores: Kansas State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Kansas State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Prairie Creek Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2010 278 5 11 22 1 0 17 0 334
2011 308 0 12 24 0 1 20 0 365
2012 277 5 14 29 1 0 15 0 341
2013 305 6 11 34 1 0 15 0 372
2014 309 3 14 34 2 1 20 0 383
2015 327 7 17 35 2 3 15 0 406
2016 332 7 24 37 3 1 16 0 420
2017 336 11 29 39 5 1 28 0 449
2018 354 15 29 37 5 0 32 0 472
2019 293 12 23 32 5 0 39 0 404
2020 304 15 26 35 1 0 45 0 426
2021 265 12 17 29 0 1 36 0 360
2022 331 25 37 48 0 0 54 0 495
2023 331 21 46 44 0 0 39 0 481

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Prairie Creek Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 334 18.8 17.7 26.6
2011 365 21.1 17.2 27.7
2012 341 21.3 15.9 29.9
2013 372 25.2 14.7 33.1
2014 383 26.1 14.6 33.2
2015 406 25.0 16.2 30.8
2016 420 26.0 16.1 30.5
2017 449 21.3 21.0 28.5
2018 472 23.4 20.1 26.5
2019 404 19.9 20.3 27.5
2020 426 20.7 20.5 20.2
2021 360 19.5 18.4 22.5
2022 495 23.7 20.8 19.8
2023 481 24.7 19.4 28.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Prairie Creek Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 334 18.8 17.7 26.6
2011 365 21.1 17.2 27.7
2012 341 21.3 15.9 29.9
2013 372 25.2 14.7 33.1
2014 383 26.1 14.6 33.2
2015 406 25.0 16.2 30.8
2016 420 26.0 16.1 30.5
2017 449 21.3 21.0 28.5
2018 472 23.4 20.1 26.5
2019 404 19.9 20.3 27.5
2020 426 20.7 20.5 20.2
2021 360 19.5 18.4 22.5
2022 495 23.7 20.8 19.8
2023 481 24.7 19.4 28.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Prairie Creek Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $948 (9.9%) $8,661 (90.1%) $9,608

Data source: Kansas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Prairie Creek Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 42nd of 667 Elementary schoolsRanks 67th of 660 Elementary schools
 3.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Prairie Creek Elementary)8864.5
 23.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Andover)67.857.6
 10.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)40.638.1
 2.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Prairie Creek Elementary)8460.3
 23.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Andover)72.968.1
 4.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Kansas)50.350.4
 0.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Prairie Creek Elementary)75.872.3
 3.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Andover)71.165.6
 5.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)47.642.8
 4.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Prairie Creek Elementary)68.766
 2.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Andover)61.262.1
 0.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)36.137.6
 1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Prairie Creek Elementary)59.652.3
 7.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Andover)64.754.7
 10%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)43.539.6
 4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Prairie Creek Elementary)39.152.3
 13.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Andover)47.953
 5.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)31.931.3
 0.6%
5th Grade Science (Prairie Creek Elementary)6663.6
 2.3%
   5th Grade Science (Andover)58.753
 5.7%
   5th Grade Science (Kansas)43.142.1
 1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students404481
 19.1%
African American1221
 75%
American Indian50
 100%
Asian2346
 100%
Hispanic3244
 37.5%
Pacific Islander00
White293331
 13%
Two or More Races3939
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients27.5%28.9%
 1.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Prairie Creek Elementary

Students at Prairie Creek Elementary are 69% White, 10% Asian, 9% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 4% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 481 students attended Prairie Creek Elementary.

Yes. Prairie Creek Elementary ranks in the top 7.7% of Kansas elementary schools.

Students who attend Prairie Creek Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Andover Central Middle School
High : Andover Central High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kansas State Department of Education.

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