Enrollment
432
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
4.1%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
-90% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Prairie Creek Elementary compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Prairie Creek Elementary
Prairie Creek Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Olathe, Kansas, enrolling 432 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Kansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 4.1% free-meal eligibility runs 90% below the Kansas average.
Enrollment of 432 puts it in the larger third of Kansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,346 scored Kansas schools.
Against 97 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #62.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 34/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 432 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
11.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Spring Hill spends $10,075 per pupil, 35% below the Kansas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Olathe's public schools, it stands alongside Clearwater Creek Elementary (522 students): Prairie Creek Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.4:1 vs 14.9:1).
Spring Hill also operates Insight School of Kansas (1,159 students) and Spring Hill High School (1,121 students) alongside Prairie Creek 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 Prairie Creek Elementary compares
Prairie Creek 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,075
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Spring Hill, which includes Prairie Creek Elementary.
$10,075
Per student
-35%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-39%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.5%
State 62.1%
Federal 5.4%
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 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
- 1,159
- Students per teacher
- 33.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- 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
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 (~432 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.4:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Prairie Creek Elementary a good school?
Prairie Creek Elementary earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of 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 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.
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