Enrollment
644
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.2%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
-50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Piper Prairie Elementary compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Piper Prairie Elementary
Piper Prairie Elementary is a large combined-grade school in Kansas City, Kansas, enrolling 644 students.
At 14:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Kansas median, within a few percentage points of the 13.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 21.2% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Kansas, bigger than 90% of state schools at 644 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,346 scored Kansas schools.
Against 163 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #37.
Its student body is led by White (49%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 322 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
15.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Piper-Kansas City spends $11,455 per pupil, 26% below the Kansas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Kansas City's public schools, it stands alongside Silver City Elem (1,495 students): Piper Prairie Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14:1 vs 62.3:1).
Piper-Kansas City also operates Piper High (913 students) and Piper Middle (680 students) alongside Piper Prairie Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Piper Prairie Elementary compares
Piper Prairie Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,455
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,487
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Piper-Kansas City, which includes Piper Prairie Elementary.
$11,455
Per student
-26%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.4%
State 63.0%
Federal 5.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 913
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~644 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Piper Prairie Elementary a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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