Serving 407 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Prairie Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower 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 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 407 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Prairie Elementary School serves the eastern part of Haysville, KS, covering an area of approximately 11.6 square miles. Families in the zone can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 3.1 miles to the nearest boundary and a maximum distance of 4.6 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Prairie Elementary School's student population of 407 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
407 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Prairie Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Prairie Elementary School is 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#958 out of 1269 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
32%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
26%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
57%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)44.5%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Prairie Elementary School's ranking?
Prairie Elementary School is ranked #958 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Prairie Elementary School?
407 students attend Prairie Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Prairie Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Prairie Elementary School?
Prairie Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Prairie Elementary School offer ?
Prairie Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Prairie Elementary School part of?
Prairie Elementary School is part of Haysville School District.
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