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Prairie Star Elementary School vs. Mission Trail Elementary School

Should you attend Prairie Star Elementary School or Mission Trail Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Prairie Star Elementary School
3800 W. 143rd St.
Overland Park, KS 66224
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Mission Trail Elementary School
13200 Mission Road
Leawood, KS 66209
: 
10/
10
Top 1%
Top Rankings

Prairie Star Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)

Mission Trail Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Overview
Serving 406 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Prairie Star Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 369 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mission Trail Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-5
Total Students
406 students
369 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Prairie Star Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Mission Trail Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
48% | 52%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Prairie Star Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Mission Trail Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
30 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Prairie Star Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Mission Trail Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Prairie Star Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Blue Valley School District and the state of Kansas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Mission Trail Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Blue Valley School District and the state of Kansas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#37 out of 1269 schools in KS
(Top 5%)
#3 out of 1269 schools in KS
(Top 1%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Prairie Star Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Mission Trail Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
65-69%
(Top 5% in KS)
75-79%
(Top 1% in KS)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Prairie Star Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Blue Valley School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mission Trail Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Blue Valley School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
60-64%
(Top 5% in KS)(21-22 School Year Data)
75-79%
(Top 1% in KS)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Prairie Star Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Blue Valley School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mission Trail Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Blue Valley School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
65-69%
(Top 5% in KS)(21-22 School Year Data)
65-69%
(Top 5% in KS)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Prairie Star Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Blue Valley School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mission Trail Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Blue Valley School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Prairie Star Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Mission Trail Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
59
53
Grade 1 Students
70
70
Grade 2 Students
59
54
Grade 3 Students
71
56
Grade 4 Students
78
72
Grade 5 Students
69
64

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Prairie Star Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Blue Valley School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Mission Trail Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Blue Valley School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
10%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Prairie Star Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Blue Valley School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Mission Trail Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Blue Valley School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
5%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Prairie Star Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Blue Valley School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Mission Trail Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Blue Valley School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
n/a
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Prairie Star Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Blue Valley School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Mission Trail Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Blue Valley School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
76%
78%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Prairie Star Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Blue Valley School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Mission Trail Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Blue Valley School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Prairie Star Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Blue Valley School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Mission Trail Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Blue Valley School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.41
0.38
This chart showcases the diversity score of Prairie Star Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Blue Valley School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Mission Trail Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Blue Valley School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
9%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Prairie Star Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Blue Valley School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Mission Trail Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Blue Valley School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Prairie Star Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Blue Valley School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Mission Trail Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Blue Valley School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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