Prairie Park Elem

Lawrence
2711 Kensington Road
Lawrence, KS 66046
354 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
School Overview
Prairie Park Elementary School, located at 2711 Kensington Road in Lawrence, Kansas, is a proud member of the Lawrence Public Schools (USD 497) district. The school serves the local community by providing a foundational education focused on academic excellence, student well-being, and community engagement. As part of a district known for its commitment to inclusive learning environments and innovative teaching practices, Prairie Park strives to foster a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to grow intellectually and socially.

The school benefits from being part of a larger district-wide network that emphasizes equity, robust curriculum standards, and the integration of technology in the classroom. Through its affiliation with USD 497, Prairie Park Elementary focuses on developing the whole child, offering various resources and opportunities designed to help students succeed in their early academic years. Prospective families and community members can find detailed information regarding school policies, educational programs, and district initiatives by visiting the official USD 497 website.
354
Total Students
26.1
Full-Time Teachers
13.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
51.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    196 (55.4%)
  • Two or More
    73 (20.6%)
  • Hispanic
    44 (12.4%)
  • Black
    23 (6.5%)
  • American Indian
    14 (4.0%)
  • Asian
    3 (0.8%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (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: Lawrence
Phone: (785)832-5740
Website: http://www.usd497.org
Grade Range: K - 5th
Total Students: 354
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 26.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 158
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 25

* 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
Kindergarten 44
Grade 1 62
Grade 2 62
Grade 3 63
Grade 4 52
Grade 5 71
Gender Ratio
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