Pawnee Heights

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Pawnee Heights ranks 284 th of 653 Kansas alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Pawnee Heights is an alternative public school located in Rozel, Kansas, serving grades 3-12 with a total enrollment of 131 students. This unique school consistently outperforms the state average in academic performance, with 47.76% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 53.72% in Mathematics, compared to the state averages of 33.55% and 31.6%, respectively.

Pawnee Heights has a significantly lower student-teacher ratio of 7.7, compared to the typical class size in Kansas. Additionally, the school serves a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students, with 43.51% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, which is higher than the state average. Despite these challenges, Pawnee Heights spends a relatively high amount per student, at $16,746 per student in the 2018-2019 school year, likely due to the school's specialized programs and smaller class sizes.

The consistent academic performance of Pawnee Heights, along with its ability to effectively serve economically disadvantaged students, suggests that the school has strategies in place to support and address the unique needs of its student population. This success could provide valuable insights and best practices that could be shared with other schools, particularly those serving similar demographics or operating as alternative education programs.

Detail:

Public, Alternative 3-12

100 West Grand
Rozel, KS 67574

(620) 527-4211

District: Pawnee Heights

SchoolDigger Rank:
284^th of 653 Kansas Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,746

Student/teacher ratio: 8.0

Number of students: 99

Racial breakdown:

White:

84.8%

Hispanic:

14.1%

Two or more races:

1.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 47.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Pawnee Heights ranks better than 56.5% of elementary schools in Kansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.62. (See more...)

Compare Details Pawnee Heights ranks better than 92.3% of middle schools in Kansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 86.42. (See more...)

Compare Details Pawnee Heights ranks better than 93.4% of high schools in Kansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 89.54. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Pawnee Heights who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (84.8%), Hispanic (14.1%), two or more races (1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 47.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pawnee Heights is 8. (See more...)

Compare Pawnee Heights employs 12.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pawnee Heights is $16,746.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Pawnee Heights:

SchoolDigger ranks Pawnee Heights 284^th of 653 Kansas public elementary schools. (See Pawnee Heights in the ranking list.)

SchoolDigger ranks Pawnee Heights 28^th of 362 Kansas public middle schools. (See Pawnee Heights in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

SchoolDigger ranks Pawnee Heights 21^st of 318 Kansas public high schools. (See Pawnee Heights in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Pawnee Heights

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Pawnee Heights

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2012	84.02	1^st	660	99.8%
2013	85.27	9^th	668	98.7%
2015	46.83	385^th	678	43.2%
2019	78.88	98^th	667	85.3%
2021	51.08	329^th	670	50.9%
2022	70.41	158^th	668	76.3%
2023	71.43	149^th	660	77.4%
2024	54.62	284^th	653	56.5%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at Pawnee Heights

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2021	35.15	412^th	587	29.8%
2022	58.22	221^st	596	62.9%
2023	28.82	449^th	584	23.1%

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Data source: test scores: Kansas State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Pawnee Heights

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Rank History for all middle school students at Pawnee Heights

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile
2013	80.23	24^th	355	93.2%
2015	47.72	180^th	368	51.1%
2017	63.61	90^th	358	74.9%
2021	49.86	156^th	367	57.5%
2022	44.85	176^th	368	52.2%
2023	75.79	50^th	362	86.2%
2024	86.42	28^th	362	92.3%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Pawnee Heights

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	87.92	22^nd	347	93.7%

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Data source: test scores: Kansas State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Pawnee Heights

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile
2015	62.45	114^th	326	65.0%
2017	10.38	300^th	316	5.1%
2019	68.75	79^th	325	75.7%
2022	85.40	25^th	324	92.3%
2024	89.54	21^st	318	93.4%

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Data source: test scores: Kansas State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Kansas State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Pawnee Heights

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2011	125	3	9	0	1	138
2012	97	1	11	0	1	110
2013	109	0	9	0	1	119
2014	106	0	10	1	0	117
2015	101	0	12	0	2	115
2016	127	0	13	0	1	141
2017	130	0	12	0	1	143
2018	122	0	13	0	1	136
2019	118	0	15	0	0	133
2020	117	0	14	2	1	134
2021	113	0	16	0	5	134
2022	123	0	13	0	5	141
2023	116	0	14	0	1	131
2024	84	0	14	0	1	99

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 Pawnee Heights

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	138	16.2	8.5	47.8
2012	110	22.5	4.8	51.8
2013	119	17.8	6.6	52.9
2014	117	18.1	6.4	47
2015	115	18.0	6.3	49.6
2016	141	16.0	8.8	56
2017	143	16.3	8.7	47.6
2018	136	16.5	8.2	51.5
2019	133	15.7	8.4	46.6
2020	134	12.6	10.6	49.3
2021	134	16.0	8.3	62.7
2022	141	16.8	8.3	56
2023	131	17.0	7.7	43.5
2024	99	12.2	8.0	47.5

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 Pawnee Heights

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	138	16.2	8.5	47.8
2012	110	22.5	4.8	51.8
2013	119	17.8	6.6	52.9
2014	117	18.1	6.4	47
2015	115	18.0	6.3	49.6
2016	141	16.0	8.8	56
2017	143	16.3	8.7	47.6
2018	136	16.5	8.2	51.5
2019	133	15.7	8.4	46.6
2020	134	12.6	10.6	49.3
2021	134	16.0	8.3	62.7
2022	141	16.8	8.3	56
2023	131	17.0	7.7	43.5
2024	99	12.2	8.0	47.5

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 Pawnee Heights

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$804 (4.8%)	$15,942 (95.2%)	$16,746

Data source: Kansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pawnee Heights

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 98^th of 667 Elementary schools	Ranks 149^th of 660 Elementary schools	7.9%
Ranks 79^th of 325 High schools	Ranks 25^th of 324 High schools	16.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pawnee Heights)	66.7	38.5	28.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pawnee Heights)	66.7	38.5	28.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	43.5	39.6	4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Pawnee Heights)	33.3	38.5	5.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Pawnee Heights)	33.3	38.5	5.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	31.9	31.3	0.6%
5th Grade Science (Pawnee Heights)	66.7	38.5	28.2%
5th Grade Science (Pawnee Heights)	66.7	38.5	28.2%
5th Grade Science (Kansas)	43.1	42.1	1%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Pawnee Heights)	25	30	5%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Pawnee Heights)	25	30	5%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	28.5	24.8	3.6%
10th Grade Mathematics (Pawnee Heights)	41.7	50	8.3%
10th Grade Mathematics (Pawnee Heights)	41.7	50	8.3%
10th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	24.5	20.1	4.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	133	131	1.5%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	15	14	6.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	118	116	1.7%
Two or More Races	0	1
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	46.6%	43.5%	3.1%

Schools Near Pawnee Heights

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				KAP English Language Arts (2024)						KAP Mathematics (2024)						KAP Science (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	KAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 10th Grade	KAP English Language Arts All Grades	KAP Mathematics 5th Grade	KAP Mathematics 6th Grade	KAP Mathematics 7th Grade	KAP Mathematics 8th Grade	KAP Mathematics 10th Grade	KAP Mathematics All Grades	KAP Science 5th Grade	KAP Science 8th Grade	KAP Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Pawnee Heights	Public, Alternative	3-12	100 West Grand	Rozel	67574	Pawnee County	Pawnee Heights	No	No	No	Yes	(620) 527-4211	99	12	8.0	47.5%	84 (84.8%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (14.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)								(n/a)	20.0	57.1	40.0	33.3	40.0	47.8	30.0	78.6	40.0	33.3	40.0	53.7	30.0	54.5	50.0	$16,746	$804	$15,942

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Pawnee Heights ranks 284^th of 653 Kansas alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Pawnee Heights?

In the 2023-24 school year, 99 students attended Pawnee Heights.

What is the racial makeup of Pawnee Heights?

Students at Pawnee Heights are 85% White, 14% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

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