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Southwest Elementary School

900 W. 8th
Pratt, KS 67124

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Southwest Elementary School serves 512 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.

Southwest Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 28%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.

Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-4
Enrollment: 512 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 18%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in KS
Math Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Southwest Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:

School Overview

Southwest Elementary School's student population of 512 students has grown by 14% over five school years.

The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-4

Total Students

512 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

26 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Southwest Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,264 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Southwest Elementary School is 0.31, 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (KS)

Overall Testing Rank

#224 out of 1264 schools
(Top 20%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

50-54%

28%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Southwest Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Kansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

45-49%

36%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Southwest Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

20:1

13:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Southwest Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Kansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

13%

20%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Southwest Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

White

82%

63%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.31

0.56

This chart display the diversity score of Southwest Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Kansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

39%

36%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Southwest Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Kansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Pratt School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Southwest Elementary School's ranking?

Southwest Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%) and Highest math proficiency (Top 10%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% KS state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% KS state average).

How many students attend Southwest Elementary School?

512 students attend Southwest Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

82% of Southwest Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Southwest Elementary School?

Southwest Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.

What grades does Southwest Elementary School offer ?

Southwest Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4

What school district is Southwest Elementary School part of?

Southwest Elementary School is part of Pratt School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-4
Enrollment: 512 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 18%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education