Serving 472 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Prairie Ridge Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 472 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 59% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Prairie Ridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Prairie Ridge Elementary School's student population of 472 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
472 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Prairie Ridge Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Prairie Ridge Elementary School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#60 out of 1280 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
3%
21%
Black
3%
7%
White
89%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Prairie Ridge Elementary School's ranking?
Prairie Ridge Elementary School is ranked #60 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Prairie Ridge Elementary School often compared to?
Prairie Ridge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clear Creek Elementary School, Horizon Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Prairie Ridge Elementary School?
472 students attend Prairie Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Prairie Ridge Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Prairie Ridge Elementary School?
Prairie Ridge Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Prairie Ridge Elementary School offer ?
Prairie Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Prairie Ridge Elementary School part of?
Prairie Ridge Elementary School is part of De Soto School District.
In what neighborhood is Prairie Ridge Elementary School located?
Prairie Ridge Elementary School is located in the Grey Oaks neighborhood of Shawnee, KS.
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