Very Good
#387 of 1,294 schools in KS
Top 30% in state
Piper Prairie Elementary
Elementary School · Piper-kansas City · Kansas City, KS
A Piper-kansas City elementary school where students score 21 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3131 N. 122nd, Kansas City, KS 66109
- Math 82% proficient (2019)
- Reading 62% proficient (2019)
- 18.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Piper Prairie Elementary score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2019 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 25 points across the 11-year record (2009–2019) and has held near 72% recently.
Show all 10 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 87% (multi-year average, 2009-2019) · reading/ELA 78% (multi-year average, 2009-2019)
Based on 20 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
28.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Piper Prairie 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 5Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 34Somewhat 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 | 2.0 mi | 378 | Compare → |
| St Patricks SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | PK–8 | 3.9 mi | 292 | Compare → |
| Lowell Brune Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | K–5 | 4.0 mi | 462 | Compare → |
| Basehor Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | PK–5 | 4.4 mi | 526 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Piper-kansas City
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 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 Prairie Elementary is listed in Piper-Kansas City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Piper Prairie Elementary
Piper Prairie Elementary is a public elementary school in Kansas City, KS, part of Piper-kansas City, serving approximately 659 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 18.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #387 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 87% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Piper Prairie Elementary
What grades does Piper Prairie Elementary serve?
Piper Prairie Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Piper Prairie Elementary?
Piper Prairie Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 659 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Piper Prairie Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Piper Prairie Elementary is 18.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Piper Prairie Elementary rank in KS?
Piper Prairie Elementary ranks #387 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Piper Prairie Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Piper Prairie Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Prairie Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Piper Prairie Elementary has 87% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Is Piper Prairie Elementary a charter school?
No, Piper Prairie Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Piper Prairie Elementary a Title I school?
No, Piper Prairie Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Piper Prairie Elementary?
28.2% of students at Piper Prairie 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
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 659
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Wyandotte County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.7%
- Phone
- (913) 721-1243
- 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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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, 2009-2019; directory SY 2023–24
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