Very Good
#415 of 1,294 schools in KS
Top 32% in state
Piper Creek Elementary
Elementary School · Piper-kansas City · Kansas City, KS
A Piper-kansas City elementary school serving grades 3rd – 5th.
13021 Leavenworth Rd, Kansas City, KS 66109
- Math 44% proficient (2025)
- Reading 55% proficient (2025)
- 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Piper Creek Elementary score 50% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2020, to 49% in 2025, across a 15-year record (2011–2025).
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2011-2025) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2011-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
29.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Piper Creek Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Kansas City map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,656/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Kansas City), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$101,830
Median home value
$255,500
Median rent
$1,626/mo
College educated
33%
Homeownership
78.6%
Poverty rate
4.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 66109; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware Ridge ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–5 | 1.5 mi | 378 | Compare → |
| Basehor Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | PK–5 | 3.3 mi | 526 | Compare → |
| Basehor-linwood Virtual SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | K–12 | 3.3 mi | 139 | Compare → |
| Gray Hawk Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | PK–5 | 4.0 mi | 262 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Piper-kansas City
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $12,730NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Piper Creek Elementary is listed in Piper-Kansas City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Piper Creek Elementary
Piper Creek Elementary is a public elementary school in Kansas City, KS, part of Piper-kansas City, serving approximately 610 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #415 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Piper Creek Elementary
What grades does Piper Creek Elementary serve?
Piper Creek Elementary serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Piper Creek Elementary?
Piper Creek Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 610 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Piper Creek Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Piper Creek Elementary is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Piper Creek Elementary rank in KS?
Piper Creek Elementary ranks #415 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Piper Creek Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Piper Creek Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Piper Creek Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Piper Creek Elementary has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).
Is Piper Creek Elementary a charter school?
No, Piper Creek Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Piper Creek Elementary a Title I school?
No, Piper Creek Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Piper Creek Elementary?
29.5% of students at Piper Creek Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 610
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Wyandotte County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.3%
- Phone
- (913) 721-5000
- Area population (ZIP 66109)
- 27,715
- Area average commute
- 23.7 min
- Area median age
- 37.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 66109; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2011-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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