Serving 76 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Prairie Heights 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 60-69% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 76 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 2%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Prairie Heights Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Prairie Heights Elementary School's student population of 76 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
76 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Prairie Heights Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,264 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Prairie Heights Elementary School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#51 out of 1264 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
21%
Black
n/a
6%
White
98%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Prairie Heights Elementary School's ranking?
Prairie Heights Elementary School is ranked #51 out of 1,264 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% KS state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% KS state average).
How many students attend Prairie Heights Elementary School?
76 students attend Prairie Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Prairie Heights Elementary School students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Prairie Heights Elementary School?
Prairie Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Prairie Heights Elementary School offer ?
Prairie Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Prairie Heights Elementary School part of?
Prairie Heights Elementary School is part of Morris County School District.
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