Pretty Prairie Elementary

Summary:

Pretty Prairie Elementary is a public elementary school in Pretty Prairie, Kansas, serving grades PK-4 with a total enrollment of 132 students. The school is part of the Pretty Prairie District, which is ranked 197 out of 266 districts in Kansas and is rated 1 star out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Pretty Prairie Elementary has consistently performed below the state average in both English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics proficiency across all grades. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's ELA proficiency rate was 36.1% compared to the state average of 33.55%, and its Mathematics proficiency rate was 44.44% compared to the state average of 31.6%. The school's performance has fluctuated over the years, with its ranking among Kansas elementary schools ranging from 191 (2018-2019) to 468 (2020-2021). However, certain student subgroups, such as male students and low socioeconomic status students, have performed better than the overall school population, ranking higher than the state average in some years. The school has a relatively high per-student spending of $13,311 (2018-2019) and a student-teacher ratio of 14.8 (2022-2023), which is higher than the nearby South Hutchinson Elementary and Haven Elementary.

While Pretty Prairie Elementary performs significantly better than the nearby South Hutchinson Elementary, it lags behind the higher-performing Haven Elementary and Cheney Elementary, which are both ranked significantly higher among Kansas elementary schools and have higher academic proficiency rates. The nearby Yoder Charter Elementary School, despite its small size, has shown strong academic performance in the past, ranking among the top elementary schools in the state. The high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch at Pretty Prairie Elementary, ranging from 44.63% (2020-2021) to 51.43% (2021-2022), indicates that the school serves a relatively disadvantaged population, which may contribute to the academic challenges it faces.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 320 S Rhodes
       Pretty Prairie, KS  67570


(620) 459-6621

District: Pretty Prairie

SchoolDigger Rank:
337th of 653 Kansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,311 Help


Students who attend Pretty Prairie Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Pretty Prairie Middle
High:    Pretty Prairie High

Student/teacher ratio:  14.7 Help
Number of students:  120

Racial breakdown:

White:
88.3%
Hispanic:
10.0%
Two or more races:
1.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  55% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Pretty Prairie Elementary ranks worse than 51.6% of elementary schools in Kansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.09. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (88.3%), Hispanic (10%), two or more races (1.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 55% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pretty Prairie Elementary is 14.7. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pretty Prairie Elementary is $13,311.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Pretty Prairie Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Pretty Prairie Elementary 337th of 653 Kansas public elementary schools. (See Pretty Prairie Elementary in the ranking list.)

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White students:


Pretty Prairie:

SchoolDigger ranks Pretty Prairie 197th of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Pretty Prairie Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Pretty Prairie Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 60.37 274th 600 54.3%
2008 68.19 209th 614 66.0%
2009 60.01 297th 621 52.2%
2010 53.01 367th 630 41.7%
2011 59.64 319th 631 49.4%
2012 40.91 503rd 660 23.8%
2013 58.13 352nd 668 47.3%
2015 68.80 176th 678 74.0%
2016 29.53 490th 656 25.3%
2017 24.07 535th 659 18.8%
2018 32.71 472nd 656 28.0%
2019 67.26 191st 667 71.4%
2021 32.92 468th 670 30.1%
2022 47.67 351st 668 47.5%
2023 51.15 318th 660 51.8%
2024 49.09 337th 653 48.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pretty Prairie Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 52.63 218th 494 55.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Pretty Prairie Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 60.06 223rd 591 62.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Pretty Prairie Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 29.59 456th 605 24.6%
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Rank History for White students at Pretty Prairie Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.81 501st 574 12.7%
2019 62.54 194th 592 67.2%
2021 24.59 489th 587 16.7%
2022 40.85 364th 596 38.9%
2023 42.62 352nd 584 39.7%
2024 39.96 373rd 579 35.6%
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Data source: test scores: Kansas State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Pretty Prairie Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Kansas State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Pretty Prairie Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 151 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 151
1989 157 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 157
1990 162 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 162
1991 185 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 185
1992 181 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 181
1993 138 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 138
1994 118 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 118
1995 107 5 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 112
1996 107 5 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 112
1997 111 4 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 116
1998 115 5 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 120
1999 115 5 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 121
2000 100 2 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 104
2001 94 1 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 100
2002 99 0 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 104
2003 99 0 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 104
2004 98 0 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 103
2005 89 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 7 96
2006 84 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 4 88
2007 81 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 83
2008 80 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 82
2009 91 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 93
2010 82 0 0 2 2 0 3 0 89
2011 99 0 0 3 2 0 4 0 108
2012 91 0 0 3 1 0 3 0 98
2013 101 1 0 3 1 0 2 0 108
2014 96 0 0 2 0 0 4 0 102
2015 96 0 0 2 0 0 5 0 103
2016 96 0 0 1 0 0 3 0 100
2017 85 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 88
2018 111 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 117
2019 119 0 0 0 0 0 7 0 126
2020 129 0 0 3 0 0 10 0 142
2021 111 0 0 5 0 0 5 0 121
2022 123 1 0 11 0 0 5 0 140
2023 118 1 0 10 0 0 3 0 132
2024 106 0 0 12 0 0 2 0 120

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Pretty Prairie Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 151 9.0 16.7 0
1989 157 9.0 17.4 n/a
1990 162 9.7 16.7 0
1991 185 10.7 17.2 n/a
1992 181 11.8 15.3 29.8
1993 138 9.4 14.7 27.5
1994 118 9.7 12.2 28.8
1995 112 9.0 12.4 33
1996 112 9.0 12.4 33
1997 116 8.0 14.5 36.2
1998 120 8.9 13.5 35
1999 121 10.4 11.6 34.7
2000 104 10.5 9.9 35.6
2001 100 8.4 11.9 36
2002 104 8.4 12.4 28.8
2003 104 8.4 12.4 28.8
2004 103 8.7 11.8 34
2005 96 8.0 12.0 38.2
2006 88 7.6 11.6 29.8
2007 83 9.6 8.6 32.5
2008 82 7.9 10.4 31.7
2009 93 8.4 11.1 40.9
2010 89 8.5 10.4 43.8
2011 108 7.5 14.4 44.4
2012 98 9.6 10.1 41.8
2013 108 8.4 12.8 39.8
2014 102 8.8 11.5 44.1
2015 103 8.0 12.8 41.7
2016 100 6.0 16.6 35
2017 88 6.7 13.1 35.2
2018 117 6.7 17.4 33.3
2019 126 7.9 15.9 31.7
2020 142 10.9 13.0 44.4
2021 121 8.9 13.5 44.6
2022 140 10.5 13.3 51.4
2023 132 8.8 14.8 50.8
2024 120 8.1 14.7 55

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Pretty Prairie Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 151 9.0 16.7 0
1989 157 9.0 17.4 n/a
1990 162 9.7 16.7 0
1991 185 10.7 17.2 n/a
1992 181 11.8 15.3 29.8
1993 138 9.4 14.7 27.5
1994 118 9.7 12.2 28.8
1995 112 9.0 12.4 33
1996 112 9.0 12.4 33
1997 116 8.0 14.5 36.2
1998 120 8.9 13.5 35
1999 121 10.4 11.6 34.7
2000 104 10.5 9.9 35.6
2001 100 8.4 11.9 36
2002 104 8.4 12.4 28.8
2003 104 8.4 12.4 28.8
2004 103 8.7 11.8 34
2005 96 8.0 12.0 38.2
2006 88 7.6 11.6 29.8
2007 83 9.6 8.6 32.5
2008 82 7.9 10.4 31.7
2009 93 8.4 11.1 40.9
2010 89 8.5 10.4 43.8
2011 108 7.5 14.4 44.4
2012 98 9.6 10.1 41.8
2013 108 8.4 12.8 39.8
2014 102 8.8 11.5 44.1
2015 103 8.0 12.8 41.7
2016 100 6.0 16.6 35
2017 88 6.7 13.1 35.2
2018 117 6.7 17.4 33.3
2019 126 7.9 15.9 31.7
2020 142 10.9 13.0 44.4
2021 121 8.9 13.5 44.6
2022 140 10.5 13.3 51.4
2023 132 8.8 14.8 50.8
2024 120 8.1 14.7 55

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Pretty Prairie Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,170 (8.8%) $12,141 (91.2%) $13,311

Data source: Kansas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pretty Prairie Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 191st of 667 Elementary schoolsRanks 318th of 660 Elementary schools
 19.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pretty Prairie Elementary)53.340
 13.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pretty Prairie)53.340
 13.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)40.638.1
 2.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Pretty Prairie Elementary)53.340
 13.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Pretty Prairie)53.340
 13.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Kansas)50.350.4
 0.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pretty Prairie Elementary)57.152
 5.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pretty Prairie)57.152
 5.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)47.642.8
 4.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Pretty Prairie Elementary)42.936
 6.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Pretty Prairie)42.936
 6.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)36.137.6
 1.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students126132
 4.8%
African American01
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic010
Pacific Islander00
White119118
 0.8%
Two or More Races73
 57.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients31.7%50.8%
 19%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 120 students attended Pretty Prairie Elementary.

Students who attend Pretty Prairie Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Pretty Prairie Middle
High : Pretty Prairie High

Students at Pretty Prairie Elementary are 88% White, 10% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

Pretty Prairie Elementary ranks 337th of 653 Kansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kansas State Department of Education.

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