Serving 85 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Prairie Heights Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 85 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 20%)
- 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
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Prairie Heights Elementary School's student population of 85 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
85 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Prairie Heights Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Prairie Heights Elementary School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#209 out of 1280 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
21%
Black
n/a
7%
White
95%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
20%
7%
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 #209 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Prairie Heights Elementary School?
85 students attend Prairie Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Prairie Heights Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Prairie Heights Elementary School?
Prairie Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, 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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