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Prairie Park Elem

2711 Kensington Road, Lawrence, KS, 66046

About Prairie Park Elem

Prairie Park Elementary School is a public school in Lawrence, Kansas that serves students in grades K–5. There are about 384 students in the school and the student-teacher ratio is 13:1. This means that each student can get individual attention. The curriculum at Prairie Park Elementary focuses on basic academic skills like reading, math, and critical thinking. There are also programs that help kids grow socially and emotionally. There are students from many different backgrounds, which makes the learning environment warm, friendly and helpful. U.S. News says that 22% of students scored at or above the proficient level in math and 27% scored at or above the proficient level in reading. This shows where teachers need to keep focusing their lessons. The school gets help from the community and local businesses, which makes it a good place for students to grow. Overall, Prairie Park Elementary is a stable place to learn, and the school is dedicated to helping students do better in school and grow as people, making it one of the top school in Kansas.

Prairie Park Elem Contact Information

Address

2711 Kensington Road, Lawrence, KS, 66046

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Phone

(785) 832-5740

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 32%
Reading 27%
State average proficiency is 32% in Math and 27% in Reading.
29
Full-time Teachers
13 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
384
Total Students
$48210
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 140 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Prairie Park Elem

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 56.25%
Asian 0.78%
Hispanic 12.5%
Black 7.03%
Two+ Races 20.31%
Native Am. 2.86%
White
56.25%
Asian
0.78%
Hispanic
12.5%
Black
7.03%
Two+ Races
20.31%
Native Am.
2.86%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 384
47.66%
183 Female
52.34%
201 Male

Student Population

384 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

314 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Prairie Park Elementary has become the first school in the district to power part of its facility with solar energy. On May 17, 2024, the school celebrated the installation of solar panels — part of the district’s renewable energy pilot project.

FAQ

Q1. How can students learn about the arts?

Ans. Prairie Park has music classes, art activities, and fun projects in the classroom.

Q2. What can families do to be a part of school life?

Ans. Families can help out, join parent groups, and go to events that get them involved.

Q3. Does the school have special events during the year?

Ans. Yes, Prairie Park puts on seasonal events, family nights, and activities for the whole community.

Q4. What does the school do to get kids to read?

Ans. Students read books, go to book fairs, and take part in library programs.

Q5: What tech tools do students have access to?

Ans. The school gives students access to computers, learning software, and interactive tools for the classroom.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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