- Enrollment
- 1,159
- Students per teacher
- 33.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Olathe, KS
Prairie Creek Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Prairie Creek Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 201185001852
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Prairie Creek Elementary earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Kansas schools.
- #24 of 36
- schools in Olathe · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 4.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Prairie Creek Elementary has class sizes larger than 77% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Prairie Creek Elementary ranks #24 of 36 schools in Olathe, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Prairie Creek Elementary held near 435 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.5 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 201185001852 · Olathe, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
432 enr · 15.4:1 · 4.1% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Insight School of Kansas (1,159 students)
Prairie Creek Elementary held near 435 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.5 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Prairie Creek Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Insight School
Insight School of Kansas
1,159 students
- Spring Hill Hi
Spring Hill High School
1,121 students
- Spring Hill El
Spring Hill Elementary School
600 students
- Kansas Virtual
Kansas Virtual Academy (Ksva)
584 students
- This school 432
Prairie Creek Elementary
432 students
- Timber Sage El 401
Timber Sage Elementary School
401 students
What this shows Prairie Creek Elementary reports 432 students on the CCD universe file.
How Prairie Creek Elementary compares
Prairie 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 | 15.4:1 | ▲ 12% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 4.1% | ▼ 90% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 432 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
432
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
4.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 90% 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 77% in Kansas - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,928
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 432 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.9%
Asian 4.4%
Two or More 4.4%
African American 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 80.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.0, Prairie Creek Elementary is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Spring Hill reports $10,928 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Prairie Creek Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Insight School of Kansas | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spring Hill High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spring Hill Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kansas Virtual Academy (Ksva) | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Timber Sage Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Prairie Creek Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,121
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 600
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 30.7:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 401
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in Olathe
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Clearwater Creek Elementary
Standard public school
522 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Mahaffie Elem
Standard public school
449 students 16:1 students per teacher
Regency Place Elementary
Standard public school
435 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Forest View Elem
Standard public school
419 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Ravenwood Elementary
Standard public school
418 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Timber Sage Elementary School
Standard public school
401 students 14.9:1 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 (~432 students)
Frequently asked questions about Prairie Creek Elementary
How many students attend Prairie Creek Elementary?
Prairie Creek Elementary has 432 students enrolled. It is a public school in Olathe, KS. CCD year-over-year: 439 (2022-23) → 435 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prairie Creek Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Prairie Creek Elementary is 15.4:1, which is 12% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Prairie Creek Elementary?
4.1% of students at Prairie Creek Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Prairie Creek Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Prairie Creek Elementary is White at 80.6% of enrollment, in Olathe, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Prairie Creek Elementary?
Prairie Creek Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical 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 Prairie Creek Elementary rank among schools in Olathe?
By Resource Investment Index, Prairie Creek Elementary ranks #24 of 36 schools in Olathe, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Olathe on the city page.
What other schools are in Spring Hill?
Besides Prairie Creek Elementary, Spring Hill also operates Insight School of Kansas (1,159 students), Spring Hill High School (1,121 students), and Spring Hill Elementary School (600 students). See the Spring Hill district page for the complete list.