Elementary Schools in Pretty Prairie

There is only one elementary school located in Pretty Prairie, Kansas - Pretty Prairie Elementary. This public school serves grades PK-4 and has a total enrollment of 132 students. While the school's performance on state assessments has been mixed compared to the state average, it has maintained a middle-to-lower ranking among Kansas elementary schools in recent years.

Pretty Prairie Elementary's proficiency rates on the KAP state assessments have fluctuated, with the school performing above the state average in 2022-2023 but below the state average in 2023-2024. The school's statewide ranking has also varied, ranging from 318 out of 660 Kansas elementary schools in 2022-2023 to 351 out of 668 in 2021-2022, with its current ranking for 2023-2024 at 337 out of 653. This inconsistent academic performance suggests the school may be facing challenges in maintaining consistent achievement.

Additionally, Pretty Prairie has a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, at over 50% in 2022-2023. This indicates the school serves a population with significant economic challenges, which could be a contributing factor to its academic performance. The school's per-student spending of $13,311 is relatively high, suggesting resources are being allocated to support the students, but the inconsistent academic results indicate the school may need to evaluate the effectiveness of its resource utilization.