Prairie Ridge Elementary School

Summary:

Prairie Ridge Elementary School is a top-performing public elementary school in Shawnee, Kansas, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 472 students. The school is part of the De Soto school district, which is ranked 11th out of 266 districts in Kansas and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Prairie Ridge Elementary has consistently been one of the top-performing elementary schools in Kansas, ranking in the top 5% of all Kansas elementary schools for the past several years. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school ranked 23rd out of 653 Kansas elementary schools and received a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's academic performance is exceptional, with 68.99% of all students proficient or better in English Language Arts, 67.81% proficient or better in Mathematics, and 65.84% proficient or better in Science, significantly outperforming the state and district averages. The school also performs well for its female, male, and White student populations, ranking in the top 5% of Kansas elementary schools in these categories.

Despite having a very low percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with only 5.08% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, Prairie Ridge Elementary still ranks in the top 10% of Kansas elementary schools for this student group. When compared to nearby schools, such as Canyon Creek Elementary and other schools in the De Soto district, Prairie Ridge consistently outperforms them in both English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency. The school's exceptional performance, coupled with its efficient use of resources and favorable student-teacher ratio, make it a standout example of educational excellence in the state of Kansas.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

22405 Clear Creek Parkway
Shawnee, KS 66226

(913) 667-1800

District: De Soto

SchoolDigger Rank:
23^rd of 653 Kansas Elementary Schools

Students who attend Prairie Ridge Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Monticello Trails Middle School
High:	Mill Valley High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.5

Number of students: 472

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.2%

Hispanic:

3.4%

African American:

3.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 5.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Prairie Ridge Elementary School ranks better than 96.5% of elementary schools in Kansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 92.82. (See more...)

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Prairie Ridge Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Prairie Ridge Elementary School 23^rd of 653 Kansas public elementary schools. (See Prairie Ridge Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

De Soto:

SchoolDigger ranks De Soto 11^th of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Prairie Ridge Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Prairie Ridge Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2006	66.30	211^th	585	63.9%
2007	73.59	147^th	600	75.5%
2008	76.62	98^th	614	84.0%
2009	67.27	218^th	621	64.9%
2010	70.49	173^rd	630	72.5%
2011	72.14	150^th	631	76.2%
2012	75.77	88^th	660	86.7%
2013	79.32	66^th	668	90.1%
2015	83.21	73^rd	678	89.2%
2016	86.86	64^th	656	90.2%
2017	87.57	55^th	659	91.7%
2018	92.12	29^th	656	95.6%
2019	90.90	39^th	667	94.2%
2021	91.63	36^th	670	94.6%
2022	89.23	45^th	668	93.3%
2023	92.08	25^th	660	96.2%
2024	92.82	23^rd	653	96.5%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Prairie Ridge Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2022	68.43	68^th	305	77.7%
2023	78.37	35^th	296	88.2%
2024	61.42	92^nd	306	69.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Prairie Ridge Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	81.14	48^th	546	91.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Prairie Ridge Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	93.14	18^th	574	96.9%
2019	89.34	35^th	591	94.1%
2021	88.39	45^th	591	92.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Prairie Ridge Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	88.68	39^th	575	93.2%
2019	90.36	34^th	586	94.2%
2021	92.25	30^th	605	95.0%

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Rank History for White students at Prairie Ridge Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	89.64	29^th	574	94.9%
2019	87.27	41^st	592	93.1%
2021	86.46	46^th	587	92.2%
2022	84.26	54^th	596	90.9%
2023	87.93	35^th	584	94.0%
2024	88.85	29^th	579	95.0%

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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.

Data source: Kansas State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Prairie Ridge Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2005	471	10	9	5	2	n/a	n/a	14	511
2006	545	8	12	10	1	n/a	n/a	28	604
2007	499	12	17	9	1	n/a	n/a	24	562
2008	496	15	17	6	0	n/a	n/a	22	556
2009	516	16	21	13	0	n/a	n/a	0	566
2010	497	11	16	19	1	0	15	0	559
2011	493	7	15	25	1	0	8	0	549
2012	480	9	10	27	0	0	14	0	540
2013	475	10	9	28	0	0	16	0	538
2014	488	11	6	30	0	0	14	0	549
2015	469	7	7	27	0	0	16	0	526
2016	479	6	9	24	0	0	16	0	534
2017	466	5	6	19	0	0	16	0	512
2018	514	8	8	17	0	0	14	0	561
2019	500	9	7	19	0	0	12	0	547
2020	487	13	10	25	0	0	13	0	548
2021	423	13	10	24	0	0	10	0	480
2022	425	17	10	16	0	0	13	0	481
2023	421	14	8	16	1	0	12	0	472

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 Ridge Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	511	30.5	16.8	2
2006	604	33.4	18.1	1.7
2007	562	39.0	14.4	3.5
2008	556	31.3	17.8	2.6
2009	566	33.3	17.0	2.7
2010	559	30.3	18.4	3.8
2011	549	31.4	17.4	4.7
2012	540	30.8	17.5	3.5
2013	538	n/a	n/a	3.5
2014	549	31.6	17.3	3.3
2015	526	34.0	15.4	4
2016	534	33.0	16.1	3.7
2017	512	32.4	15.8	3.3
2018	561	34.0	16.5	2.5
2019	547	34.0	16.0	2.7
2020	548	33.0	16.6	4.4
2021	480	33.5	14.3	2.9
2022	481	36.7	13.1	2.9
2023	472	32.5	14.5	5.1

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 Ridge Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	511	30.5	16.8	2
2006	604	33.4	18.1	1.7
2007	562	39.0	14.4	3.5
2008	556	31.3	17.8	2.6
2009	566	33.3	17.0	2.7
2010	559	30.3	18.4	3.8
2011	549	31.4	17.4	4.7
2012	540	30.8	17.5	3.5
2013	538	n/a	n/a	3.5
2014	549	31.6	17.3	3.3
2015	526	34.0	15.4	4
2016	534	33.0	16.1	3.7
2017	512	32.4	15.8	3.3
2018	561	34.0	16.5	2.5
2019	547	34.0	16.0	2.7
2020	548	33.0	16.6	4.4
2021	480	33.5	14.3	2.9
2022	481	36.7	13.1	2.9
2023	472	32.5	14.5	5.1

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Prairie Ridge Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$276 (3.6%)	$7,344 (96.4%)	$7,620

Data source: Kansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Prairie Ridge Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 39^th of 667 Elementary schools	Ranks 25^th of 660 Elementary schools	2.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Prairie Ridge Elementary School)	75.2	81.6	6.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (De Soto)	61.6	60.3	1.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	40.6	38.1	2.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Prairie Ridge Elementary School)	70.3	84.4	14.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (De Soto)	68.3	71.4	3.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	50.3	50.4	0.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Prairie Ridge Elementary School)	70	59.5	10.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (De Soto)	65.1	60.6	4.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	47.6	42.8	4.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Prairie Ridge Elementary School)	49	58	9%
4th Grade Mathematics (De Soto)	47.3	56.2	8.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	36.1	37.6	1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Prairie Ridge Elementary School)	70.5	66.7	3.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (De Soto)	66.2	57.4	8.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	43.5	39.6	4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Prairie Ridge Elementary School)	63.2	54.3	8.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (De Soto)	56.5	47.8	8.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	31.9	31.3	0.6%
5th Grade Science (Prairie Ridge Elementary School)	72.6	71.4	1.2%
5th Grade Science (De Soto)	71.8	66.1	5.8%
5th Grade Science (Kansas)	43.1	42.1	1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	547	472	13.7%
African American	9	14	55.6%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	7	8	14.3%
Hispanic	19	16	15.8%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	500	421	15.8%
Two or More Races	12	12
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	2.7%	5.1%	2.3%

Schools Near Prairie Ridge Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				KAP English Language Arts (2024)					KAP Mathematics (2024)					KAP Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	KAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	KAP English Language Arts All Grades	KAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	KAP Mathematics 4th Grade	KAP Mathematics 5th Grade	KAP Mathematics 6th Grade	KAP Mathematics All Grades	KAP Science 5th Grade	KAP Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Prairie Ridge Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	22405 Clear Creek Parkway	Shawnee	66226	Johnson County	De Soto	No	No	No	No	(913) 667-1800	472	33	14.5	5.1%	421 (89.2%)	14 (3.0%)	16 (3.4%)	8 (1.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.5%)	92.8	23^rd of 653 public elementary schools	96.5%		92.1	25^th of 660 public elementary schools	96.2%	2	64.6	77.1	64.2		69.0	81.5	71.1	53.6		67.8	65.8	65.8	$7,620	$276	$7,344
Clear Creek Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5815 Monticello Rd	Shawnee	66226	Johnson County	De Soto	No	No	No	No	(913) 422-8700	537	34	15.7	10.4%	467 (87.0%)	22 (4.1%)	13 (2.4%)	6 (1.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (5.2%)	93	21^st of 653 public elementary schools	96.8%		90.1	42^nd of 660 public elementary schools	93.6%	21	76.3	76.6	68.7		73.7	76.3	59.6	50.0		60.9	79.2	79.2	$7,745	$295	$7,450
Belmont Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5805 Belmont Dr	Shawnee	66226	Johnson County	De Soto	No	No	No	No	(913) 667-1810	392	29	13.6	14.3%	302 (77.0%)	16 (4.1%)	33 (8.4%)	9 (2.3%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (7.7%)	83.5	82^nd of 653 public elementary schools	87.4%		86.2	69^th of 660 public elementary schools	89.5%	13	39.7	60.4	61.7		53.0	61.8	68.5	58.3		62.6	75.0	75.0	$11,748	$698	$11,050
Horizon Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	7210 Chouteau	Shawnee	66227	Johnson County	De Soto	No	No	No	No	(913) 667-3535	372	29	12.9	12.9%	295 (79.3%)	22 (5.9%)	16 (4.3%)	10 (2.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (7.5%)	86.4	67^th of 653 public elementary schools	89.7%		89.8	45^th of 660 public elementary schools	93.2%	22	71.0	58.7	48.2		59.6	79.0	61.3	58.9		66.3	60.7	60.7	$8,675	$287	$8,388
Riverview Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	21550 West 47th Street	Shawnee	66226	Johnson County	De Soto	No	No	No	No	(913) 441-0808	480	35	13.7	8.3%	372 (77.5%)	27 (5.6%)	24 (5.0%)	28 (5.8%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (5.6%)	77.7	114^th of 653 public elementary schools	82.5%		80.7	97^th of 660 public elementary schools	85.3%	17	55.9	65.0	46.0		55.4	74.1	48.8	42.0		54.9	54.5	54.5	$8,490	$255	$8,236
Mize Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7301 Mize Road	Shawnee	66227	Johnson County	De Soto	No	No	No	No	(913) 441-0880	459	32	14.1	10.2%	402 (87.6%)	6 (1.3%)	22 (4.8%)	6 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	22 (4.8%)	90.9	36^th of 653 public elementary schools	94.5%		88.4	53^rd of 660 public elementary schools	92.0%	17	69.0	55.6	63.5		62.8	82.1	54.9	69.4		68.9	76.5	76.5	$8,337	$296	$8,041
Bonner Springs Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	212 S Neconi	Bonner Springs	66012	Wyandotte County	Bonner Springs	No	No	No	Yes	(913) 441-1777	362	28	12.7	60.2%	220 (60.8%)	28 (7.7%)	74 (20.4%)	7 (1.9%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	31 (8.6%)	41.1	409^th of 653 public elementary schools	37.4%		32.6	475^th of 660 public elementary schools	28.0%	66	32.8	56.9	23.6		37.9	34.4	44.1	20.0		33.1	38.5	38.5	$12,945	$4,615	$8,329
Edwardsville Elementary	Public	K-5	1700 S 104th	Edwardsville	66111	Wyandotte County	Bonner Springs	No	No	No	Yes	(913) 422-4036	341	29	11.6	62.2%	227 (66.6%)	35 (10.3%)	59 (17.3%)	5 (1.5%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.5%)	58.3	261^st of 653 public elementary schools	60.0%		52.9	304^th of 660 public elementary schools	53.9%	43	29.6	62.8	41.9		43.4	45.5	62.8	29.0		43.7	46.8	46.8	$11,700	$3,867	$7,833
Lenexa Hills Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	8650 Haven St	Lenexa	66219	Johnson County	Shawnee Mission Pub School	No	No	No	No	(913) 993-5700	312	24	12.9	36.2%	204 (65.4%)	41 (13.1%)	38 (12.2%)	13 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (5.1%)	76	119^th of 653 public elementary schools	81.8%		79.7	105^th of 660 public elementary schools	84.1%	14	43.6	66.7	53.8	71.8	59.1	51.3	47.6	35.9	74.4	52.2	52.6	52.6	$10,671	$439	$10,231
Canyon Creek Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	24001 W 97th Terr	Lenexa	66227	Johnson County	Olathe	No	No	No	No	(913) 780-7400	436	30	14.4	6.2%	349 (80.0%)	19 (4.4%)	24 (5.5%)	33 (7.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	10 (2.3%)	89.7	45^th of 653 public elementary schools	93.1%		95.7	13^th of 660 public elementary schools	98.0%	32	50.7	60.2	60.9		57.3	74.3	69.2	70.3		71.2	73.4	73.4

Frequently Asked Questions about Prairie Ridge Elementary School

Is Prairie Ridge Elementary School a good school?

Yes! Prairie Ridge Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 23^rd of 653 Kansas elementary schools.

What district is Prairie Ridge Elementary School in?

De Soto

How many students attend Prairie Ridge Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 472 students attended Prairie Ridge Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Prairie Ridge Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Prairie Ridge Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Monticello Trails Middle School
High : Mill Valley High School

What is the racial makeup of Prairie Ridge Elementary School?

Students at Prairie Ridge Elementary School are 89% White, 3% Hispanic, 3% African American, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

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