Serving 69 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Prairie Heights Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-59% (which was higher than the Kansas state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-79% (which was higher than the Kansas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Kansas state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
69 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)40-59%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)60-79%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
6%
21%
Black
2%
7%
White
88%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% KS state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KS state average).
How many students attend Prairie Heights Elementary School?
69 students attend Prairie Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Prairie Heights Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
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-4
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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