Very Good
#294 of 1,294 schools in KS
Top 23% in state
Prairie Creek Elementary
Elementary School · Andover · Andover, KS
An Andover elementary school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
654 YMCA Drive, Andover, KS 67002
- Math 57% proficient (2025)
- Reading 69% proficient (2025)
- 19.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Prairie Creek Elementary score 63% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 32 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 63% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
29.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Prairie 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.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 27Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,397/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Andover), 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
$105,625
Median home value
$272,400
Median rent
$1,492/mo
College educated
50.4%
Homeownership
80.8%
Poverty rate
4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 67002; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunflower Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 365 | Compare → |
| Meadowlark ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | K–5 | 2.5 mi | 369 | Compare → |
| Andover EcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | K–12 | 2.6 mi | 3,618 | Compare → |
| Christa Mcauliffe AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–8 | 3.0 mi | 847 | 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.
Andover
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #3 of 11
- District spending per student
- $7,745NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Prairie Creek Elementary is listed in Andover; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Prairie Creek Elementary
Prairie Creek Elementary is a public elementary school in Andover, KS, part of Andover, serving approximately 480 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 19.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #294 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Prairie Creek Elementary
What grades does Prairie Creek Elementary serve?
Prairie Creek Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Prairie Creek Elementary?
Prairie Creek Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 480 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prairie Creek Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Prairie Creek Elementary is 19.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Prairie Creek Elementary rank in KS?
Prairie Creek Elementary ranks #294 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Prairie Creek Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Prairie Creek Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Prairie Creek Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Prairie Creek Elementary has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Prairie Creek Elementary a charter school?
No, Prairie Creek Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Prairie Creek Elementary a Title I school?
No, Prairie Creek Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Prairie Creek Elementary?
29.8% of students at Prairie 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 480
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Butler County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.5%
- Phone
- (316) 218-4630
- Area population (ZIP 67002)
- 16,753
- Area average commute
- 23.3 min
- Area median age
- 37.2
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 67002; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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