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Prairie View School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 903 students in Prairie View School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in Prairie View School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,340 Schools
# Students
903 Students
477,073 Students
# Teachers
81 Teachers
34,905 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Prairie View School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 286 school districts in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#143 out of 286 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
31%
Graduation Rate
87%
88%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)18.4%
24.2%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.27
0.58
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
6%
23%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
85%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,713 is higher than the state median of $18,587. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,203 is higher than the state median of $17,750. The school district spending/student has declined by 23% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$8,867 MM
Spending
$18 MM
$8,468 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,713
$18,587
Spending / Student
$20,203
$17,750
Best Prairie View School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Parker Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
421 North Center Ave.
Parker, KS 66072
(913) 898-3160
Parker, KS 66072
(913) 898-3160
Gr: PK-5 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Lacygne Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
710 Walnut St.
La Cygne, KS 66040
(913) 757-4417
La Cygne, KS 66040
(913) 757-4417
Gr: PK-5 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Prairie View Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
13667 Ks Hwy 152
La Cygne, KS 66040
(913) 757-4497
La Cygne, KS 66040
(913) 757-4497
Gr: 6-8 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
Prairie View High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
13731 Ks Hwy 152
La Cygne, KS 66040
(913) 757-4447
La Cygne, KS 66040
(913) 757-4447
Gr: 9-12 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Prairie View School District?
Prairie View School District manages 4 public schools serving 903 students.
What is the rank of Prairie View School District?
Prairie View School District is ranked #149 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kansas school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Prairie View School District?
85% of Prairie View School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Prairie View School District?
Prairie View School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Prairie View School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,203 is higher than the state median of $17,750. The school district spending/student has declined by 23% over four school years.
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