- Enrollment
- 913
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Kansas City, KS
Piper Creek Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Piper Creek Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 201068002041
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Piper Creek Elementary earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Kansas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kansas schools.
- #2 of 25
- elementary schools in Kansas City · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.6:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 20.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Piper Creek Elementary has class sizes larger than 85% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Piper Creek Elementary ranks #2 of 25 elementary schools in Kansas City, KS.
School address
District: Piper-Kansas City · Kansas
NCES ID 201068002041 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Piper Creek Elementary held near 610 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 36.3 → 38.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 201068002041 · Kansas City, KS Elementary · MID · TRAD
598 enr · 16.6:1 · 20.7% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Piper High (913 students)
Piper Creek Elementary held near 610 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 36.3 → 38.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Piper Creek Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Piper High
Piper High
913 students
- Piper Middle
Piper Middle
680 students
- Piper Prairie
Piper Prairie Elementary
644 students
- This school
Piper Creek Elementary
598 students
What this shows Piper Creek Elementary reports 598 students on the CCD universe file.
How Piper Creek Elementary compares
Piper Creek Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.6:1 | ▲ 20% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.7% | ▼ 52% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 598 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
598
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% below the Kansas average of 42.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 85% in Kansas - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,062
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 299 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 68 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 52.2%
Hispanic or Latino 14.7%
African American 14.2%
Asian 10.2%
Two or More 8.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 52.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.8, Piper Creek Elementary is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Piper-Kansas City reports $12,062 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Piper Creek Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piper High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Piper Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Piper Prairie Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Piper Creek Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 680
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 644
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar elementary schools in Kansas City
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Chelsea Elem
Standard public school
557 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Hazel Grove Elem
Standard public school
537 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
West Park Elementary School
Standard public school
534 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Welborn Elem
Standard public school
504 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Whittier Elem
Standard public school
502 students 12:1 students per teacher
Frances Willard Elem
Standard public school
434 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~598 students)
Frequently asked questions about Piper Creek Elementary
How many students attend Piper Creek Elementary?
Piper Creek Elementary has 598 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Kansas City, KS. CCD year-over-year: 608 (2022-23) → 610 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Piper Creek Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Piper Creek Elementary is 16.6:1, which is 20% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Piper Creek Elementary?
20.7% of students at Piper Creek Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Piper Creek Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Piper Creek Elementary is White at 52.2% of enrollment, in Kansas City, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Piper Creek Elementary?
Piper Creek Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Piper Creek Elementary rank among elementary schools in Kansas City?
By Resource Investment Index, Piper Creek Elementary ranks #2 of 25 elementary schools in Kansas City, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Kansas City on the city page.
What other schools are in Piper-Kansas City?
Besides Piper Creek Elementary, Piper-Kansas City also operates Piper High (913 students), Piper Middle (680 students), and Piper Prairie Elementary (644 students). See the Piper-Kansas City district page for the complete list.