Prairie Star Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Leawood, Kansas 66224 · Blue Valley
#46 of 686 elementary schools in Kansas
#6156 of 50,301 nationally
About Prairie Star Elementary
Prairie Star Elementary is a public elementary located in Leawood, in the Blue Valley school district of Kansas, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 371 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 78.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 46th of 686 ranked elementary schools in Kansas. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (60th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 371.
There are 6 schools in Leawood; Prairie Star Elementary ranks 4th of 6 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)53%
- Reading proficiency (30%)71%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)7.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.3
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 Star Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 371
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 7.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 71%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 53%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Prairie Star Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Prairie Star Middle
Leawood · Public middle · Grades 6–8
438 students · 247 m away
Mission Trail Elementary
Leawood · Public elementary · Grades K–5
384 students · 2.0 km away
Overland Trail Middle
Overland Park · Public middle · Grades 6–8
540 students · 3.0 km away
Lakewood Elementary
Overland Park · Public elementary · Grades K–5
456 students · 3.0 km away
Sunrise Point Elementary
Overland Park · Public elementary · Grades K–5
476 students · 3.1 km away
Lakewood Middle
Overland Park · Public middle · Grades 6–8
537 students · 3.1 km away
Overland Trail Elementary
Overland Park · Public elementary · Grades K–5
531 students · 3.2 km away
Martin City Elem.
Kansas City · Public elementary · Grades K–8
638 students · 3.4 km away
Leawood Elementary
Leawood · Public elementary · Grades K–5
533 students · 4.2 km away
Stanley Elementary
Overland Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
610 students · 4.3 km away
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Eisenhower Elem
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Lansing Intermediate School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Prairie Star Elementary a good school?
Prairie Star Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 78.0 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #46 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 Star Elementary rank in Kansas?
Prairie Star Elementary ranks #46 of 686 elementary schools in Kansas and #6156 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Prairie Star Elementary?
Prairie Star Elementary had 371 students in 2025.
Is Prairie Star Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Prairie Star Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Prairie Star Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Prairie Star Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.