Prairie Star Elementary

www.bluevalleyk12.org/pse

371 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Prairie Star Elementary, located in Leawood, Kansas, is a highly regarded institution within the Blue Valley School District. Serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is well-known for its commitment to academic excellence and its focus on fostering a supportive, student-centered learning environment. The school prioritizes a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes critical thinking, digital literacy, and personal development, aiming to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond.

Beyond its academic rigor, Prairie Star Elementary is recognized for its strong sense of community and parent involvement. The school maintains a collaborative culture where educators, families, and staff work closely together to enhance the educational experience. With a dedication to building character and lifelong learning habits, Prairie Star provides a well-rounded atmosphere that emphasizes both scholastic achievement and the social-emotional growth of every child.

371

Total Students

28.4

Full-Time Teachers

13.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

7.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Prairie Star Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	280
Hispanic	16
Black	2
Asian	40
Two or More	32
American Indian	1

White
280 (75.5%)
Asian
40 (10.8%)
Two or More
32 (8.6%)
Hispanic
16 (4.3%)
Black
2 (0.5%)
American Indian
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:	Blue Valley
Phone:	(913)239-7100
Website:	http://www.bluevalleyk12.org/pse
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	371
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	22
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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 41

Grade 1 55

Grade 2 71

Grade 3 60

Grade 4 67

Grade 5 77

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Prairie Star Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	41
Grade 1	55
Grade 2	71
Grade 3	60
Grade 4	67
Grade 5	77

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Prairie Star Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	181	48.8%
Male	190	51.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)