Prairie Center Elem
#146 of 686 elementary schools in Kansas
#15199 of 50,301 nationally
About Prairie Center Elem
Prairie Center Elem is a public elementary located in Olathe, in the Olathe school district of Kansas, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 360 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 64.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 146th of 686 ranked elementary schools in Kansas. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (47th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 360.
There are 51 schools in Olathe; Prairie Center Elem ranks 22nd of 51 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)47%
- Reading proficiency (30%)57%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)16.7%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.0
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Prairie Center Elem by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 360
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 16.7%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 57%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 47%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Prairie Center Elem
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Olathe West High School
Olathe · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,557 students · 832 m away
Mission Trail Middle School
Olathe · Public middle · Grades 6–8
680 students · 894 m away
Forest View Elem
Olathe · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
419 students · 1.1 km away
Rolling Ridge Elem
Olathe · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
366 students · 2.1 km away
Clearwater Creek Elementary
Olathe · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
522 students · 2.2 km away
Oregon Trail Middle School
Olathe · Public middle · Grades 6–8
632 students · 2.5 km away
Fairview Elem
Olathe · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
244 students · 2.5 km away
Summit Trail Middle School
Olathe · Public middle · Grades 6–8
576 students · 3.1 km away
Westview Elem
Olathe · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
164 students · 3.1 km away
Millbrooke Elementary
Olathe · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
369 students · 3.4 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Kansas with a comparable Enrollment.
Oatville Elem
Wichita · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
360 students
Linn Elementary
Dodge City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
361 students
Eugene Ware Elem
Fort Scott · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
361 students
Fort Riley Elem
Fort Riley · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
361 students
Frank Rushton Elem
Kansas City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
359 students
Tomahawk Elem
Olathe · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
359 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Prairie Center Elem a good school?
Prairie Center Elem has a Success Index (US) of 64.4 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #146 of 686 in Kansas. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Prairie Center Elem rank in Kansas?
Prairie Center Elem ranks #146 of 686 elementary schools in Kansas and #15199 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Prairie Center Elem?
Prairie Center Elem had 360 students in 2025.
Is Prairie Center Elem a elementary school or a high school?
Prairie Center Elem is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Prairie Center Elem?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Prairie Center Elem; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.