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Prairie Heights Elementary School

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Prairie Heights Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Alta Vista, Kansas, serving grades K-6 with a total enrollment of 85 students. The school is part of the Morris County School District, which is ranked 63 out of 266 districts in Kansas and is rated 4 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Prairie Heights Elementary School consistently ranks among the top 25% of elementary schools in Kansas, with a statewide ranking between 75 and 329 out of 660-670 schools in recent years. The school's performance in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics is significantly higher than the state and county averages, with proficiency rates of 44.89% in ELA and 57.13% in Mathematics, compared to the state averages of 33.55% and 31.6%, respectively. Additionally, the school's 5th-grade students outperformed the state and county in Science, with a proficiency rate of 60% compared to the state average of 45.03%. The school's low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 8.2 to 9.4 students per teacher, is significantly lower than the nearby Council Grove Elementary School (13.4) and Wabaunsee Elementary School (14.6).

While Prairie Heights Elementary School has maintained a strong academic performance, the school has seen a significant increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 47.37% in 2021-2022 to 64.71% in 2022-2023, indicating a growing population of economically disadvantaged students. Compared to the nearby Council Grove Elementary School and Wabaunsee Elementary School, Prairie Heights Elementary School stands out with its consistently higher academic performance, lower student-teacher ratio, and higher spending per student. However, the nearby Wabaunsee Elementary School also performs well, with higher proficiency rates in ELA and Mathematics than the state average, despite having a higher student-teacher ratio and lower spending per student.


Detail:

Public K-6

 801 Center Street
       Alta Vista, KS  66834

(785) 499-6313

District: Morris County

SchoolDigger Rank:
158th of 653 Kansas Elementary Schools


Students who attend Prairie Heights Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Council Grove Junior Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  9.4 Help
Number of students:  85

Racial breakdown:

White:
95.3%
Two or more races:
3.5%
American Indian:
1.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  64.7% Help


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Compare Details Prairie Heights Elementary School ranks better than 75.8% of elementary schools in Kansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.11. (See more...)
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Schooldigger Rankings:

Prairie Heights Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Morris County:

SchoolDigger ranks Morris County 63rd of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Prairie Heights Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Prairie Heights Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 75.38 112th 585 80.9%
2007 89.07 1st 600 99.8%
2008 86.93 1st 614 99.8%
2009 76.12 92nd 621 85.2%
2010 72.61 144th 630 77.1%
2011 87.13 1st 631 99.8%
2015 28.47 537th 678 20.8%
2016 59.47 244th 656 62.8%
2017 83.79 75th 659 88.6%
2018 75.76 124th 656 81.1%
2019 51.20 318th 667 52.3%
2021 84.18 75th 670 88.8%
2022 70.44 157th 668 76.5%
2023 50.04 329th 660 50.2%
2024 70.11 158th 653 75.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Prairie Heights Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 80.76 79th 591 86.6%
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Rank History for White students at Prairie Heights Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.92 202nd 574 64.8%
2019 32.51 444th 592 25.0%
2022 66.21 162nd 596 72.8%
2023 45.82 321st 584 45.0%
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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.

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Data source: Kansas State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Prairie Heights Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 142 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 142
1989 149 0 1 1 3 n/a n/a 0 154
1990 146 0 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 149
1991 152 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 152
1992 146 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 146
1993 156 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 156
1994 136 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 136
1995 126 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 126
1996 126 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 126
1997 112 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 112
1998 104 0 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 107
1999 93 0 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 95
2000 93 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 94
2001 103 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 103
2002 85 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 86
2003 85 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 86
2004 78 0 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 83
2005 58 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 60
2006 55 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 56
2007 47 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 51
2008 59 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 62
2009 63 0 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 68
2010 57 0 0 4 0 0 1 0 62
2011 55 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 58
2012 51 0 0 2 0 0 4 0 57
2014 44 0 0 1 0 0 3 0 48
2015 44 0 0 1 0 0 3 0 48
2016 78 1 0 3 0 0 5 0 87
2017 91 0 0 3 0 0 6 0 100
2018 87 0 0 2 0 0 4 0 93
2019 90 0 0 1 0 0 4 0 95
2020 93 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 97
2021 76 0 0 1 2 0 3 0 82
2022 74 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 76
2023 81 0 0 0 1 0 3 0 85

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 Prairie Heights Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 142 10.0 14.2 0
1989 154 10.0 15.4 n/a
1990 149 10.6 14.0 0
1991 152 10.6 14.3 n/a
1992 146 10.1 14.4 32.2
1993 156 10.6 14.7 23.7
1994 136 11.3 12.0 33.1
1995 126 12.0 10.5 36.5
1996 126 12.0 10.5 36.5
1997 112 10.5 10.7 40.2
1998 107 9.4 11.4 43.9
1999 95 10.2 9.3 34.7
2000 94 9.0 10.4 29.8
2001 103 7.7 13.4 35
2002 86 6.9 12.5 40.7
2003 86 6.9 12.5 40.7
2004 83 6.4 13.0 41
2005 60 6.9 8.7 48.3
2006 56 6.9 8.1 44.6
2007 51 6.9 7.4 41.2
2008 62 0.5 124.0 33.9
2009 68 8.5 8.0 39.7
2010 62 7.3 8.4 33.9
2011 58 7.1 8.1 37.9
2012 57 6.7 8.4 35.1
2014 48 5.0 9.6 39.6
2015 48 4.0 12.0 50
2016 87 9.0 9.6 51.7
2017 100 10.0 10.0 63
2018 93 10.0 9.3 59.1
2019 95 9.0 10.5 55.8
2020 97 9.0 10.7 54.6
2021 82 10.0 8.2 53.7
2022 76 9.0 8.4 47.4
2023 85 9.0 9.4 64.7

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 Prairie Heights Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 142 10.0 14.2 0
1989 154 10.0 15.4 n/a
1990 149 10.6 14.0 0
1991 152 10.6 14.3 n/a
1992 146 10.1 14.4 32.2
1993 156 10.6 14.7 23.7
1994 136 11.3 12.0 33.1
1995 126 12.0 10.5 36.5
1996 126 12.0 10.5 36.5
1997 112 10.5 10.7 40.2
1998 107 9.4 11.4 43.9
1999 95 10.2 9.3 34.7
2000 94 9.0 10.4 29.8
2001 103 7.7 13.4 35
2002 86 6.9 12.5 40.7
2003 86 6.9 12.5 40.7
2004 83 6.4 13.0 41
2005 60 6.9 8.7 48.3
2006 56 6.9 8.1 44.6
2007 51 6.9 7.4 41.2
2008 62 0.5 124.0 33.9
2009 68 8.5 8.0 39.7
2010 62 7.3 8.4 33.9
2011 58 7.1 8.1 37.9
2012 57 6.7 8.4 35.1
2014 48 5.0 9.6 39.6
2015 48 4.0 12.0 50
2016 87 9.0 9.6 51.7
2017 100 10.0 10.0 63
2018 93 10.0 9.3 59.1
2019 95 9.0 10.5 55.8
2020 97 9.0 10.7 54.6
2021 82 10.0 8.2 53.7
2022 76 9.0 8.4 47.4
2023 85 9.0 9.4 64.7

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Prairie Heights Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $799 (7.4%) $9,964 (92.6%) $10,763

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Prairie Heights Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 318th of 667 Elementary schoolsRanks 329th of 660 Elementary schools
 2.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
4th Grade English Language Arts (Prairie Heights Elementary School)42.940
 2.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Morris County)5036.4
 13.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)47.642.8
 4.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Prairie Heights Elementary School)42.930
 12.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Morris County)46.422.7
 23.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)36.137.6
 1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Prairie Heights Elementary School)52.946.7
 6.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Morris County)61.246.7
 14.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)43.539.2
 4.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Prairie Heights Elementary School)29.440
 10.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Morris County)35.830
 5.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)31.929.9
 2%
5th Grade Science (Prairie Heights Elementary School)47.153.3
 6.3%
   5th Grade Science (Morris County)58.248.3
 9.9%
   5th Grade Science (Kansas)43.142.7
 0.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Prairie Heights Elementary School)42.937.5
 5.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Morris County)43.236.1
 7.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)38.433.7
 4.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Prairie Heights Elementary School)21.437.5
 16.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Morris County)36.531.1
 5.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)31.929.9
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students9585
 10.5%
African American00
American Indian01
Asian00
Hispanic10
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White9081
 10%
Two or More Races43
 25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients55.8%64.7%
 8.9%

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Students who attend Prairie Heights Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Council Grove Junior Senior High School

Prairie Heights Elementary School ranks 158th of 653 Kansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Prairie Heights Elementary School are 95% White, 4% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 85 students attended Prairie Heights Elementary School.


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