Prairie Trail Middle School

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709 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Prairie Trail Middle School, located in Olathe, Kansas, is a prominent institution within the Olathe Public Schools district. Serving students in grades 6–8, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and academically rigorous environment that prepares young adolescents for the transition to high school. The school emphasizes a well-rounded education, balancing core curriculum standards with a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, performing arts, and student-led clubs, which help students build character, leadership skills, and community connections.

The school is known for its commitment to the success and well-being of every student, utilizing modern instructional strategies and a robust support system. By promoting a culture of collaboration between teachers, parents, and the broader Olathe community, Prairie Trail strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to pursue personal growth and academic excellence. Its focus remains on equipping students with the critical thinking and social-emotional skills necessary to navigate the challenges of middle school and beyond.

709

Total Students

50.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

7.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Prairie Trail Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	543
Hispanic	51
Black	37
Asian	49
Two or More	27
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
543 (76.6%)
Hispanic
51 (7.2%)
Asian
49 (6.9%)
Black
37 (5.2%)
Two or More
27 (3.8%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Olathe
Phone:	(913)780-7280
Website:	http://schools.olatheschools.com/prairietrail/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	709
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	42
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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

Grade 6 239

Grade 7 212

Grade 8 258