Skyline School is a public secondary school located two miles west of Pratt, Kansas, serving students in grades K-12. The school is operated by Skyline USD 438 school district. Skyline High School is one of two high schools serving the city of Pratt.
Serving 218 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Skyline Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 218 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Skyline Elementary's attendance zone is located in Pratt, KS, covering an area of approximately 412.2 square miles, which spans the entire school district. The typical drive to the school takes about 15-20 minutes, with an average distance of 9.2 miles from the school to the zone's edge, and the furthest edge being 18 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Skyline Elementary School's student population of 218 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
218 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1966
School Calendar
School Rankings
Skyline Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Skyline Elementary School is 0.28, which is less 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
#592 out of 1269 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
32%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
11%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
7%
Showing 2003–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
84%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.1%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-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 Skyline Elementary School's ranking?
Skyline Elementary School is ranked #592 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Skyline Elementary School often compared to?
Skyline Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Liberty Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Skyline Elementary School?
218 students attend Skyline Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Skyline Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Skyline Elementary School?
Skyline Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Skyline Elementary School offer ?
Skyline Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Skyline Elementary School part of?
Skyline Elementary School is part of Skyline Schools.
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