- Enrollment
- 1,534
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Leawood, KS
Prairie Star Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Prairie Star Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 201200000534
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Prairie Star Elementary earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Leawood · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 6.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Prairie Star Elementary has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Prairie Star Elementary ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Leawood, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Prairie Star Elementary grew from 386 students in 2022-23 to 406 in 2023-24 (+5.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 29.7 → 28.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+20 students YoY 201200000534 · Leawood, KS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
371 enr · 12.8:1 · 6.2% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Blue Valley West High (1,534 students)
Prairie Star Elementary grew from 386 students in 2022-23 to 406 in 2023-24 (+5.2%). Teacher FTE lost 29.7 → 28.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Prairie Star Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Blue Valley We
Blue Valley West High
1,534 students
- Blue Valley No
Blue Valley Northwest High
1,496 students
- Blue Valley Hi
Blue Valley High
1,396 students
- Blue Valley No
Blue Valley North High
1,376 students
- Blue Valley So
Blue Valley Southwest High School
1,057 students
- This school 371
Prairie Star Elementary
371 students
What this shows Prairie Star Elementary reports 371 students on the CCD universe file.
How Prairie Star Elementary compares
Prairie Star 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 | 12.8:1 | ▼ 7% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.2% | ▼ 85% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 371 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
371
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
6.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 85% 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
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 42% in Kansas - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,498
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 371 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.5%
Asian 10.8%
Two or More 8.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 75.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.9, Prairie Star Elementary is about as mixed as the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Blue Valley reports $12,498 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Prairie Star Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Valley West High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blue Valley Northwest High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blue Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blue Valley North High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blue Valley Southwest High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Prairie Star Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,496
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,396
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 1,376
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 1,057
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar elementary schools in Leawood
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~371 students)
Frequently asked questions about Prairie Star Elementary
How many students attend Prairie Star Elementary?
Prairie Star Elementary has 371 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Leawood, KS. CCD year-over-year: 386 (2022-23) → 406 (2023-24), up 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prairie Star Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Prairie Star Elementary is 12.8:1, which is 7% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 18% 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 Star Elementary?
6.2% of students at Prairie Star Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Prairie Star Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Prairie Star Elementary is White at 75.5% of enrollment, in Leawood, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Prairie Star Elementary?
Prairie Star 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 Star Elementary rank among public schools in Leawood?
By Resource Investment Index, Prairie Star Elementary ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Leawood, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Leawood on the city page.
What other schools are in Blue Valley?
Besides Prairie Star Elementary, Blue Valley also operates Blue Valley West High (1,534 students), Blue Valley Northwest High (1,496 students), and Blue Valley High (1,396 students). See the Blue Valley district page for the complete list.