Prairie Center Elem

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360 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Prairie Center Elementary School is located in Olathe, Kansas, and operates as part of the Olathe Public Schools district. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive educational foundation that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of a supportive learning environment. As part of one of the largest districts in the state, Prairie Center benefits from the resources and standardized curriculum provided by the Olathe system while maintaining its own distinct neighborhood school identity.

The school is committed to fostering a strong partnership between educators, students, and families to ensure student success. By utilizing modern instructional strategies and maintaining a focus on core subjects, Prairie Center aims to prepare its young learners for the transition to middle school and beyond. For parents and community members interested in specific programs, academic calendars, or current news, the school maintains an active presence through the Olathe district website, which serves as a central hub for school-home communication.

360

Total Students

24.1

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

16.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Prairie Center Elem
Demographic	Student Count
White	274
Hispanic	20
Black	21
Asian	20
Two or More	25

White
274 (76.1%)
Two or More
25 (6.9%)
Black
21 (5.8%)
Hispanic
20 (5.6%)
Asian
20 (5.6%)

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:	Olathe
Phone:	(913)780-7610
Website:	http://schools.olatheschools.com/prairiecenter/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	360
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	41
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* 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 7

Kindergarten 58

Grade 1 58

Grade 2 50

Grade 3 48

Grade 4 72

Grade 5 67

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Prairie Center Elem
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	7
Kindergarten	58
Grade 1	58
Grade 2	50
Grade 3	48
Grade 4	72
Grade 5	67

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Prairie Center Elem
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	176	48.9%
Male	184	51.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)