Prairie Creek Elementary

Summary:

Prairie Creek Elementary is a public elementary school located in Olathe, Kansas, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 439. The school is part of the Spring Hill School District, which is ranked 69 out of 266 districts in Kansas and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Prairie Creek Elementary has consistently been one of the top-performing elementary schools in Kansas, ranking within the top 10 schools in the state for several years. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school ranked 35th out of 653 Kansas elementary schools and received a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school consistently outperforms the Spring Hill District and the state of Kansas in proficiency rates for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science across all grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 64.8% of all students at Prairie Creek Elementary were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 44.44% in the Spring Hill District and 33.55% statewide.

Prairie Creek Elementary has also consistently ranked among the top schools in Kansas for the performance of specific student groups, such as female students, male students, white students, special education students, and disabled students. The school's performance for special education and disabled students is particularly noteworthy, with the school ranking 1st out of 193 Kansas elementary schools in 2018-2019 for both groups. Additionally, Prairie Creek Elementary has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, with only 4.56% of students in the 2022-2023 school year qualifying for this program, which is significantly lower than the state average.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 17077 W 165th St
       Olathe, KS  66062


(913) 592-7255

District: Spring Hill

SchoolDigger Rank:
35th of 653 Kansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,991 Help


Students who attend Prairie Creek Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Spring Hill Middle School
High:    Spring Hill High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.4 Help
Number of students:  439

Racial breakdown:

White:
83.4%
Hispanic:
7.5%
Two or more races:
3.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  4.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Prairie Creek Elementary ranks better than 94.6% of elementary schools in Kansas. It also ranks first among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Spring Hill School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 90.94. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (83.4%), Hispanic (7.5%), two or more races (3.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 4.6% 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 15.4. 3 elementary schools in the Spring Hill School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Prairie Creek Elementary is $10,991. 2 elementary schools in the Spring Hill School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Prairie Creek Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Prairie Creek Elementary 35th of 653 Kansas public elementary schools. (See Prairie Creek Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Spring Hill:

SchoolDigger ranks Spring Hill 69th 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
2007 79.91 59th 600 90.2%
2008 84.80 18th 614 97.1%
2009 78.39 58th 621 90.7%
2010 72.40 148th 630 76.5%
2011 83.39 14th 631 97.8%
2012 76.38 74th 660 88.8%
2013 84.77 11th 668 98.4%
2015 91.21 17th 678 97.5%
2016 95.79 5th 656 99.2%
2017 97.82 4th 659 99.4%
2018 97.08 8th 656 98.8%
2019 97.99 3rd 667 99.6%
2021 98.52 2nd 670 99.7%
2022 96.01 10th 668 98.5%
2023 94.94 16th 660 97.6%
2024 90.94 35th 653 94.6%
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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
2018 99.22 1st 140 99.3%
2019 99.67 1st 193 99.5%
2022 92.73 9th 305 97.0%
2024 69.86 61st 306 80.1%
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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 95.04 10th 574 98.3%
2019 96.45 4th 591 99.3%
2021 97.97 3rd 591 99.5%
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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
2018 99.22 1st 140 99.3%
2019 99.67 1st 193 99.5%
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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 96.42 10th 575 98.3%
2019 98.11 2nd 586 99.7%
2021 97.90 3rd 605 99.5%
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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 95.04 9th 574 98.4%
2019 95.69 7th 592 98.8%
2021 97.27 4th 587 99.3%
2022 92.54 20th 596 96.6%
2023 91.91 22nd 584 96.2%
2024 86.50 46th 579 92.1%
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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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Reviews:
by a parent
Thursday, September 22, 2011

Open Quote After extensive research and visiting many area schools, we chose Spring Hill Schools for our Children. We were thrilled to discover the quality of education at Prairie Creek Elementary actually surpassed the nearby school district we moved from!

Overland Park new home prices are more affordable in the Spring Hill USD attendance area and the quality of our child's education has only gotten better! Close Quote



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
2007 167 8 3 7 0 n/a n/a 1 186
2008 149 6 4 11 0 n/a n/a 0 170
2009 154 3 6 14 1 n/a n/a 0 178
2010 187 4 3 17 2 0 11 0 224
2011 202 5 8 22 2 0 3 0 242
2012 227 4 7 17 1 0 7 0 263
2013 237 6 7 23 1 0 8 0 282
2014 280 7 6 22 1 1 5 0 322
2015 316 8 9 19 1 1 7 0 361
2016 394 13 11 22 0 1 16 0 457
2017 458 11 13 20 0 0 14 0 516
2018 522 10 14 23 0 0 11 0 580
2019 356 8 10 11 0 0 6 0 391
2020 361 8 9 11 1 0 6 0 396
2021 399 6 9 15 2 0 6 0 437
2022 365 5 13 13 2 0 12 0 410
2023 366 7 15 33 2 0 16 0 439

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
2007 186 17.7 10.5 26.5
2008 170 13.3 12.8 13.5
2009 178 15.1 11.8 20.8
2010 224 13.1 17.1 19.6
2011 242 13.1 18.4 19.4
2012 263 15.7 16.6 14.1
2013 282 18.7 15.0 13.1
2014 322 23.2 13.8 13.4
2015 361 26.0 13.8 10
2016 457 29.0 15.7 9
2017 516 31.8 16.2 7.2
2018 580 32.5 17.8 5.9
2019 391 27.6 14.1 3.3
2020 396 28.5 13.8 4.5
2021 437 31.0 14.0 3.7
2022 410 29.0 14.1 4.4
2023 439 28.5 15.4 4.6

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
2007 186 17.7 10.5 26.5
2008 170 13.3 12.8 13.5
2009 178 15.1 11.8 20.8
2010 224 13.1 17.1 19.6
2011 242 13.1 18.4 19.4
2012 263 15.7 16.6 14.1
2013 282 18.7 15.0 13.1
2014 322 23.2 13.8 13.4
2015 361 26.0 13.8 10
2016 457 29.0 15.7 9
2017 516 31.8 16.2 7.2
2018 580 32.5 17.8 5.9
2019 391 27.6 14.1 3.3
2020 396 28.5 13.8 4.5
2021 437 31.0 14.0 3.7
2022 410 29.0 14.1 4.4
2023 439 28.5 15.4 4.6

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 $2,820 (25.7%) $8,171 (74.3%) $10,991

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Prairie Creek Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 3rd of 667 Elementary schoolsRanks 16th of 660 Elementary schools
 2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Prairie Creek Elementary)77.562.3
 15.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Spring Hill)51.748.9
 2.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)40.638.1
 2.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Prairie Creek Elementary)9079.7
 10.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Spring Hill)62.267.7
 5.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Kansas)50.350.4
 0.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Prairie Creek Elementary)89.672
 17.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Spring Hill)5858.4
 0.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)47.642.8
 4.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Prairie Creek Elementary)83.782.7
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Spring Hill)58.556.6
 1.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)36.137.6
 1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Prairie Creek Elementary)80.363.9
 16.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Spring Hill)61.457.8
 3.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)43.539.6
 4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Prairie Creek Elementary)67.668
 0.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Spring Hill)45.451.4
 5.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)31.931.3
 0.6%
5th Grade Science (Prairie Creek Elementary)69.469.4
   5th Grade Science (Spring Hill)53.857.1
 3.3%
   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 Students391439
 12.3%
African American87
 12.5%
American Indian02
Asian1015
 50%
Hispanic1133
 200%
Pacific Islander00
White356366
 2.8%
Two or More Races616
 166.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients3.3%4.6%
 1.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Prairie Creek Elementary

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

Middle : Spring Hill Middle School
High : Spring Hill High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 439 students attended Prairie Creek Elementary.

Students at Prairie Creek Elementary are 83% White, 8% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 2% African American.

Yes. Prairie Creek Elementary ranks in the top 5.4% of Kansas elementary schools.


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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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