Prairie Park Elementary School

Prairie Park Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5
2711 Kensington Rd,  Lawrence, KS
Lawrence Unified School District
2.4
384 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Math Proficiency
32%
Reading Proficiency
27%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
C
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
32%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
29
Full Time Teachers
29
Teachers in First or Second Year
41.8%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
43.4%
State Average
33.2%
Science
30%
State Average
39.7%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
314:1

Student Diversity

Male
54.5%
Female
45.5%
White
59%
Two or more races
22.1%
Hispanic
10.4%
Black
5.6%
Native American
2.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
2.4 5 Reviews
1.0 parent
6/4/2025
Didn't follow my child's iep. Wouldn't help with transfer. Child cried when I would take him to this school. Do all the research you can on staff and we pulled our child from this school and seen better results at New school. Better grades and better staff at new school next town over. I wouldn't se...
3.0 parent
8/7/2022
If your child needs an IEP for any reason, you'll have to fight for it. A student could be struggling in school in certain areas but not enough to actually need help through an IEP. I'm sorry but I don't think a school should wait until the student is completely falling behind before they actually t...
2.0 parent
9/13/2018
This school is awful. I'm so thankful we moved. If you notice a negative change in your child's behavior, don't hesitate to drop by unannounced. The district needs to intervene and clean house.
5.0 parent
2/27/2017
Prairie Park Elementary has been great experience for our family. We walk to school in the morning, and I enjoy seeing the principal and other staff welcome the students by name as they start the day. In my experience the staff has worked together as a team to provide experience and opportunities to...

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Prairie Park Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Lawrence, KS and is served by the Lawrence Unified School District in Kansas. The school has a total enrollment of 384 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 32% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 27% are proficient in reading. Prairie Park Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $289,871. Discover additional schools in the area, like Lawrence High School, Bishop Seabury Academy, Lawrence Virtual School, and more. Learn more about what Lawrence has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Prairie Park Elementary School.

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