Prairie Park Elem
#406 of 686 elementary schools in Kansas
#30054 of 50,301 nationally
About Prairie Park Elem
Prairie Park Elem is a public elementary located in Lawrence, in the Lawrence school district of Kansas, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 354 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 42.9 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 406th of 686 ranked elementary schools in Kansas. Its strongest component is students per teacher (64th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (24th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 354.
There are 17 schools in Lawrence; Prairie Park Elem ranks 13th of 17 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)32%
- Reading proficiency (30%)42%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)51.7%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.6
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 Park Elem by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 354
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 51.7%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 42%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 32%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Prairie Park Elem
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Billy Mills Middle School
Lawrence · Public middle · Grades 6–8
494 students · 2.5 km away
Cordley Elem
Lawrence · Public elementary · Grades K–5
348 students · 2.9 km away
Lawrence High
Lawrence · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,454 students · 3.2 km away
Lawrence Liberty Memorial Central Mid School
Lawrence · Public middle · Grades 6–8
386 students · 3.3 km away
New York Elem
Lawrence · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
415 students · 3.9 km away
Schwegler Elem
Lawrence · Public elementary · Grades K–5
434 students · 4.1 km away
Woodlawn Elem
Lawrence · Public elementary · Grades K–5
240 students · 4.9 km away
Hillcrest Elem
Lawrence · Public elementary · Grades K–5
393 students · 5.3 km away
Lawrence West Middle School
Lawrence · Public middle · Grades 6–8
648 students · 6.0 km away
Sunset Hill Elem
Lawrence · Public elementary · Grades K–5
398 students · 6.3 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Kansas with a comparable Enrollment.
West Elem
Wamego · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
353 students
Beeson Elementary
Dodge City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
355 students
Silver Lake Elem
Silver Lake · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
355 students
Jefferson School
Independence · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
356 students
Cottonwood Point Elementary
Overland Park · Public elementary · Grades K–5
352 students
Cessna Elem
Wichita · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
356 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Prairie Park Elem a good school?
Prairie Park Elem has a Success Index (US) of 42.9 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #406 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 Park Elem rank in Kansas?
Prairie Park Elem ranks #406 of 686 elementary schools in Kansas and #30054 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Prairie Park Elem?
Prairie Park Elem had 354 students in 2025.
Is Prairie Park Elem a elementary school or a high school?
Prairie Park Elem is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Prairie Park Elem?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Prairie Park Elem; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.