Piper Prairie Elementary

www.piperschools.com

644 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Piper Elementary School, located at 3131 N. 122nd in Kansas City, Kansas, serves as a foundational component of the Piper Unified School District (USD 203). The school is situated in a growing community that balances suburban development with a close-knit, supportive atmosphere. As a hub for early childhood and primary education, the school is dedicated to fostering both academic excellence and the social-emotional development of its students, preparing them for success as they transition through the district’s higher grade levels.

The school is recognized for its commitment to providing a rigorous curriculum supported by modern instructional strategies and a focus on student engagement. By leveraging the resources of the broader Piper school system, the elementary campus emphasizes a collaborative environment where educators, families, and the community work together to meet the diverse needs of their learners. Those interested in current academic programs, registration information, or upcoming school events can find comprehensive details on their official district website at http://www.piperschools.com.

644

Total Students

35.2

Full-Time Teachers

18.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

29.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Piper Prairie Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	315
Hispanic	116
Black	87
Asian	65
Two or More	59
Pacific Islander	2

White
315 (48.9%)
Hispanic
116 (18.0%)
Black
87 (13.5%)
Asian
65 (10.1%)
Two or More
59 (9.2%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Piper-Kansas City
Phone:	(913)721-1243
Website:	http://www.piperschools.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	644
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	150
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	40

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 128

Kindergarten 170

Grade 1 175

Grade 2 171