- Enrollment
- 1,432
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Shawnee, KS
Prairie Ridge Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Prairie Ridge Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200549001758
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Prairie Ridge Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median.
- #5 of 7
- schools in Shawnee · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 4.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Prairie Ridge Elementary School has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Prairie Ridge Elementary School ranks #5 of 7 schools in Shawnee, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Prairie Ridge Elementary School held near 455 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.5 → 31.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 200549001758 · Shawnee, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
431 enr · 13.5:1 · 4.0% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Mill Valley High School (1,432 students)
Prairie Ridge Elementary School held near 455 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.5 → 31.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Prairie Ridge Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mill Valley Hi
Mill Valley High School
1,432 students
- De Soto High
De Soto High School
918 students
- Mill Creek Mid
Mill Creek Middle School
676 students
- Monticello Tra
Monticello Trails Middle School
655 students
- Mize Elementar 474
Mize Elementary School
474 students
- This school 431
Prairie Ridge Elementary School
431 students
What this shows Prairie Ridge Elementary School reports 431 students on the CCD universe file.
How Prairie Ridge Elementary School compares
Prairie Ridge Elementary School 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 2% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 4.0% | ▼ 91% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 431 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
431
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
4.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 91% 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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 53% in Kansas - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.2%
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
$12,253
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 431 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.1%
Two or More 3.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
African American 2.8%
Asian 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 86.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.4, Prairie Ridge Elementary School is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for De Soto reports $12,253 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Prairie Ridge Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Valley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| De Soto High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mill Creek Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Monticello Trails Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mize Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Prairie Ridge Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 918
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 676
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 655
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar other schools in Shawnee
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Mill Valley High School
Standard public school
1,432 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Mize Elementary School
Standard public school
474 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Clear Creek Elem
Standard public school
461 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Riverview Elementary
Standard public school
441 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Belmont Elementary School
Standard public school
381 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Horizon Elementary
Standard public school
351 students 12.5:1 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 (~431 students)
Frequently asked questions about Prairie Ridge Elementary School
How many students attend Prairie Ridge Elementary School?
Prairie Ridge Elementary School has 431 students enrolled. It is a public school in Shawnee, KS. CCD year-over-year: 472 (2022-23) → 455 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prairie Ridge Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Prairie Ridge Elementary School is 13.5:1, which is 2% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Prairie Ridge Elementary School?
4.0% of students at Prairie Ridge Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Prairie Ridge Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Prairie Ridge Elementary School is White at 86.1% of enrollment, in Shawnee, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Prairie Ridge Elementary School?
Prairie Ridge Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Prairie Ridge Elementary School rank among schools in Shawnee?
By Resource Investment Index, Prairie Ridge Elementary School ranks #5 of 7 schools in Shawnee, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Shawnee on the city page.
What other schools are in De Soto?
Besides Prairie Ridge Elementary School, De Soto also operates Mill Valley High School (1,432 students), De Soto High School (918 students), and Mill Creek Middle School (676 students). See the De Soto district page for the complete list.