- Enrollment
- 913
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kansas City, KS
Piper Prairie Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Piper Prairie Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 201068001937
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Piper Prairie Elementary earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kansas schools.
- #4 of 14
- schools in Kansas City · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 21.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Piper Prairie Elementary has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Piper Prairie Elementary ranks #4 of 14 schools in Kansas City, KS.
School address
District: Piper-Kansas City · Kansas
NCES ID 201068001937 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+120 students YoY
Piper Prairie Elementary grew from 539 students in 2022-23 to 659 in 2023-24 (+22.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 46.0 → 35.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+120 students YoY 201068001937 · Kansas City, KS Other · MID · TRAD
644 enr · 14:1 · 21.2% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Piper High (913 students)
Piper Prairie Elementary grew from 539 students in 2022-23 to 659 in 2023-24 (+22.3%). Teacher FTE lost 46.0 → 35.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Piper Prairie 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
- This school
Piper Prairie Elementary
644 students
- Piper Creek El
Piper Creek Elementary
598 students
What this shows Piper Prairie Elementary reports 644 students on the CCD universe file.
How Piper Prairie Elementary compares
Piper Prairie Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▲ 1% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.2% | ▼ 50% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 644 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
644
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 59% in Kansas - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.4%
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 322 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 48.9%
Hispanic or Latino 18.0%
African American 13.5%
Asian 10.1%
Two or More 9.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 48.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.2, Piper Prairie 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 Prairie 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Piper Creek Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Piper Prairie 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
- 598
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar other schools in Kansas City
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Silver City Elem
Standard public school
1,495 students 62.3:1 students per teacher
Sumner Academy of Arts & Science
Standard public school
1,045 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
M E Pearson Elem
Standard public school
606 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Turner Elem
Standard public school
560 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Oak Grove Elem
Standard public school
532 students 14:1 students per teacher
Midland Trail
Standard public school
495 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~644 students)
Frequently asked questions about Piper Prairie Elementary
How many students attend Piper Prairie Elementary?
Piper Prairie Elementary has 644 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kansas City, KS. CCD year-over-year: 539 (2022-23) → 659 (2023-24), up 120.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Piper Prairie Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Piper Prairie Elementary is 14:1, which is 1% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Piper Prairie Elementary?
21.2% of students at Piper Prairie Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Piper Prairie Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Piper Prairie Elementary is White at 48.9% of enrollment, in Kansas City, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Piper Prairie Elementary?
Piper Prairie Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Prairie Elementary rank among schools in Kansas City?
By Resource Investment Index, Piper Prairie Elementary ranks #4 of 14 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 schools in Kansas City on the city page.
What other schools are in Piper-Kansas City?
Besides Piper Prairie Elementary, Piper-Kansas City also operates Piper High (913 students), Piper Middle (680 students), and Piper Creek Elementary (598 students). See the Piper-Kansas City district page for the complete list.