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Best Elementary Schools in Andover, KS

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1,229

Students

Top rankedPrairie Creek Elementary109^th of 656 Kansas elementary schools

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Summary:

The city of Andover, Kansas is home to three elementary schools: Prairie Creek Elementary, Cottonwood Elementary, and Sunflower Elementary School. These schools serve students from kindergarten through 5th grade within the Andover school district.

Among the three schools, Prairie Creek Elementary stands out as the top performer. It consistently ranks among the best elementary schools in the state, with a statewide ranking of 50 out of 653 schools and a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Prairie Creek outperforms the Andover district and the state of Kansas in academic proficiency across various subjects and grade levels. In contrast, Cottonwood Elementary and Sunflower Elementary School have lower proficiency rates, but still perform better than the state average in most subjects.

The data also reveals differences in student demographics and school resources. Prairie Creek Elementary has the lowest percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients and the highest per-student spending at $9,608, compared to the other two schools. Additionally, Prairie Creek Elementary has a higher student-teacher ratio of 18.6, while Cottonwood Elementary and Sunflower Elementary School have lower ratios of 15.6 and 15.3, respectively. These differences in school quality and resources within the same district highlight the importance of considering multiple factors when evaluating educational opportunities for students in Andover, Kansas.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				KAP English Language Arts (2025)				KAP Mathematics (2025)				KAP Science (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	KAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	KAP English Language Arts All Grades	KAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	KAP Mathematics 4th Grade	KAP Mathematics 5th Grade	KAP Mathematics All Grades	KAP Science 5th Grade	KAP Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Cottonwood Elementary	Public	K-5	1747 N Andover Rd	Andover	67002	Butler County	Andover	No	No	No	Yes	(316) 218-4620	388	28	13.8	33.2%	296 (76.3%)	8 (2.1%)	31 (8.0%)	10 (2.6%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	40 (10.3%)	73.6	148^th of 656 public elementary schools	77.4%		80	106^th of 653 public elementary schools	83.8%	42	59.7	53.2	61.3	58.0	55.9	46.7	62.7	55.0	69.3	69.3	$11,645	$1,105	$10,540
Sunflower Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	616 E. Douglas	Andover	67002	Butler County	Andover	No	No	No	No	(316) 218-4730	367	28	12.9	31.3%	258 (70.3%)	5 (1.4%)	49 (13.4%)	17 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (10.4%)	63	234^th of 656 public elementary schools	64.3%		69.9	162^nd of 653 public elementary schools	75.2%	72	47.3	79.4	53.4	60.0	40.5	58.8	43.1	47.5	53.4	53.4	$11,209	$831	$10,378
Prairie Creek Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	654 YMCA Drive	Andover	67002	Butler County	Andover	No	No	No	Yes	(316) 218-4630	474	32	14.7	28.9%	326 (68.8%)	17 (3.6%)	38 (8.0%)	47 (9.9%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	43 (9.1%)	80	109^th of 656 public elementary schools	83.4%		89	50^th of 653 public elementary schools	92.3%	59	66.7	68.9	71.0	69.1	47.6	68.9	55.5	57.3	58.7	58.7	$13,158	$1,152	$12,006

Cities Near Andover

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Wichita	0.82 mi	93	305^th
Benton	6.22 mi	2	73^rd
Bel Aire	8.04 mi	2	228^th
Augusta	8.78 mi	5	237^th
Derby	9.89 mi	11	156^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kansas State Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.