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Prairie Ridge Elementary School

22405 Clear Creek Parkway, Shawnee, KS, 66226

Top 10% School in KANSAS

Ranked 32 of 293 in KANSAS

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About Prairie Ridge Elementary School

Prairie Ridge Elementary School in Shawnee, Kansas is part of a network of Kansas elementary schools that do very well. It is often mentioned as one of the best elementary schools in Shawnee, Kansas. The school has a high level of reading (about 58–65%) and math (about 55–63%), which shows that students are consistently doing well. Families looking into elementary schools in Shawnee, Kansas, or comparing the best elementary schools in Shawnee, Kansas, like its balanced academic model, structured literacy blocks, and supportive learning environment. When parents compare the school's academic standards, enrichment options, and community culture to those of the best private elementary schools in Shawnee, Kansas, the school is sometimes rated as one of the best.

Prairie Ridge Elementary School Contact Information

Address

22405 Clear Creek Parkway, Shawnee, KS, 66226

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Phone

(913) 667-1800

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 59%
Reading 62%
State average proficiency is 59% in Math and 62% in Reading.
31
Full-time Teachers
14 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
455
Total Students
$48210
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 32 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Prairie Ridge Elementary School

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
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Hands-on with real robots
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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: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 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 89.01%
Asian 1.54%
Hispanic 2.64%
Black 3.3%
Two+ Races 3.08%
Native Am. 0.22%
White
89.01%
Asian
1.54%
Hispanic
2.64%
Black
3.3%
Two+ Races
3.08%
Native Am.
0.22%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 455
48.13%
219 Female
51.87%
236 Male

Student Population

455 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

455 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Prairie Ridge Elementary School implemented district-wide literacy enhancements, including updated phonics curricula, guided-reading rotations, and expanded small-group interventions. Teachers integrated new math resources and digital practice platforms to reinforce essential standards. The school hosted family academic nights, student showcases, and reading-growth celebrations that strengthened school-community collaboration. Administrators highlighted consistent attendance, improved early-grade reading accuracy, and stronger student engagement across core subjects.

FAQ

Q1. How does Prairie Ridge strengthen literacy?

Ans. Phonics, guided reading, and vocabulary development anchor instruction.

Q2. Does the school offer enrichment?

Ans. Science clubs, reading contests, and cultural events enrich the curriculum.

Q3. How is arrival and dismissal managed safely?

Ans. Supervised car lines and structured procedures guide movement.

Q4. How are parents informed?

Ans. Calendars, emails, websites, and teacher updates share information.

Q5. What academic help is available?

Ans. Interventions and tutoring support learning needs.

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

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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
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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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