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Southwest Elementary

Summary:

Southwest Elementary is a public elementary school serving 525 students in grades PK-4 in Pratt, Kansas, which is part of the Pratt school district. The school has consistently performed in the middle third of Kansas elementary schools, with a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger for most years.

Southwest Elementary stands out for its strong academic performance, outpacing the state and district averages in both English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics proficiency across all grades. In 2023-2024, 40.34% of students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 36.07% in the Pratt district and 33.55% statewide. In Mathematics, 42.27% of students were proficient or better, compared to 34.14% in the district and 31.6% statewide. The school also has particularly strong performance among Hispanic and Special Education students, with Hispanic students ranking 33rd out of 260 Kansas elementary schools in ELA and Special Education students ranking 161st out of 306 schools.

While Southwest Elementary performs well, it is located near two other high-performing elementary schools, Haviland Elementary and Cunningham Elementary, both of which have 4- or 5-star ratings from SchoolDigger. This suggests that the Pratt area may have a strong educational ecosystem that could provide opportunities for collaboration and shared best practices. Despite its overall strong performance, Southwest Elementary's proficiency rates in ELA and Mathematics are still below 50%, indicating room for improvement, especially in comparison to the nearby Haviland Elementary.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 900 W. 8th
       Pratt, KS  67124

(620) 672-4520

District: Pratt

SchoolDigger Rank:
333rd of 653 Kansas Elementary Schools


Students who attend Southwest Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Liberty Middle School
High:    Pratt Senior High

Student/teacher ratio:  20.1 Help
Number of students:  525

Racial breakdown:

White:
81.3%
Hispanic:
12.8%
Two or more races:
4.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  45.7% Help


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Southwest Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Southwest Elementary 333rd of 653 Kansas public elementary schools. (See Southwest Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:


Pratt:

SchoolDigger ranks Pratt 76th of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Southwest Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Southwest Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 36.78 427th 585 27.0%
2007 50.20 375th 600 37.5%
2008 44.22 425th 614 30.8%
2009 48.23 412th 621 33.7%
2010 54.09 356th 630 43.5%
2011 71.54 162nd 631 74.3%
2012 70.16 188th 660 71.5%
2013 61.43 316th 668 52.7%
2015 42.98 425th 678 37.3%
2016 52.46 313th 656 52.3%
2017 50.90 320th 659 51.4%
2018 59.11 250th 656 61.9%
2019 61.93 227th 667 66.0%
2021 66.27 208th 670 69.0%
2022 61.46 232nd 668 65.3%
2023 61.05 219th 660 66.8%
2024 49.42 333rd 653 49.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Southwest Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.31 88th 140 37.1%
2019 68.98 43rd 193 77.7%
2021 71.88 33rd 214 84.6%
2022 73.02 48th 305 84.3%
2023 55.46 113th 296 61.8%
2024 44.07 161st 306 47.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Southwest Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.73 126th 512 75.4%
2019 61.84 153rd 509 69.9%
2021 68.33 103rd 494 79.1%
2022 67.32 108th 512 78.9%
2023 60.42 181st 541 66.5%
2024 53.77 236th 546 56.8%
See the entire list of Best Kansas Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Southwest Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.58 254th 574 55.7%
2019 53.97 274th 591 53.6%
2021 73.51 128th 591 78.3%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Southwest Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.31 88th 140 37.1%
2019 68.98 43rd 193 77.7%
2021 71.88 33rd 214 84.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Southwest Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.02 195th 575 66.1%
2019 70.43 132nd 586 77.5%
2021 59.77 225th 605 62.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Southwest Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 70.50 33rd 229 85.6%
2022 46.17 136th 254 46.5%
2023 45.31 121st 245 50.6%
2024 79.57 33rd 260 87.3%
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Rank History for White students at Southwest Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.66 277th 574 51.7%
2019 50.85 284th 592 52.0%
2021 58.89 226th 587 61.5%
2022 56.41 243rd 596 59.2%
2023 57.73 225th 584 61.5%
2024 36.15 403rd 579 30.4%
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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 Southwest Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 358 4 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 372
1989 357 8 0 12 2 n/a n/a 0 379
1990 318 6 0 4 1 n/a n/a 0 329
1991 318 12 0 5 2 n/a n/a 0 337
1992 318 8 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 332
1993 307 2 2 3 1 n/a n/a 0 315
1994 310 5 2 7 2 n/a n/a 0 326
1995 315 4 6 11 2 n/a n/a 0 338
1996 315 4 6 11 2 n/a n/a 0 338
1997 287 6 2 9 3 n/a n/a 0 307
1998 272 10 3 8 2 n/a n/a 0 295
1999 261 11 4 7 3 n/a n/a 0 286
2000 244 11 1 4 3 n/a n/a 0 263
2001 250 13 1 9 3 n/a n/a 0 276
2002 228 11 1 15 3 n/a n/a 0 258
2003 228 11 1 15 3 n/a n/a 0 258
2004 258 5 1 14 1 n/a n/a 21 300
2005 230 3 0 24 1 n/a n/a 20 278
2006 243 0 0 23 0 n/a n/a 20 286
2007 228 0 1 23 0 n/a n/a 23 275
2008 238 1 0 24 1 n/a n/a 18 282
2009 229 3 0 25 0 n/a n/a 10 267
2010 256 0 0 20 0 0 6 0 282
2011 244 0 0 26 0 0 4 0 274
2012 313 0 0 47 0 0 15 0 375
2013 332 2 0 53 1 0 18 0 406
2014 329 2 0 63 3 0 14 0 411
2015 354 5 0 64 1 0 19 0 443
2016 375 3 0 54 0 0 7 0 439
2017 377 3 0 54 7 0 5 0 446
2018 364 4 4 46 5 0 5 0 428
2019 375 3 4 45 4 0 5 0 436
2020 399 2 2 67 3 0 12 0 485
2021 420 3 2 68 5 0 14 0 512
2022 441 2 2 68 2 0 26 0 541
2023 427 2 3 67 2 0 24 0 525

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 Southwest Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 372 18.0 20.6 0
1989 379 18.0 21.0 n/a
1990 329 17.8 18.4 0
1991 337 17.8 18.9 n/a
1992 332 17.8 18.6 22.9
1993 315 17.9 17.6 16.8
1994 326 18.9 17.2 16.3
1995 338 19.4 17.4 25.1
1996 338 19.4 17.4 25.1
1997 307 19.4 15.8 37.5
1998 295 19.9 14.8 33.9
1999 286 18.4 15.5 36.4
2000 263 17.9 14.7 33.1
2001 276 18.4 15.0 48.9
2002 258 17.4 14.8 51.2
2003 258 17.4 14.8 51.2
2004 300 20.7 14.5 52
2005 278 18.8 14.8 54.3
2006 286 19.3 14.8 54.1
2007 275 23.7 11.6 56.3
2008 282 18.3 15.4 51.5
2009 267 19.7 13.6 44
2010 282 20.2 13.9 47.2
2011 274 21.4 12.8 56.9
2012 375 31.6 11.8 54.7
2013 406 27.5 14.7 57.9
2014 411 26.5 15.5 56.9
2015 443 29.0 15.2 59.8
2016 439 28.0 15.6 57.6
2017 446 25.5 17.4 54.7
2018 428 26.0 16.4 54.4
2019 436 27.0 16.1 46.8
2020 485 26.0 18.6 52
2021 512 26.0 19.6 46.9
2022 541 27.0 20.0 41.2
2023 525 26.0 20.1 45.7

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 Southwest Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 372 18.0 20.6 0
1989 379 18.0 21.0 n/a
1990 329 17.8 18.4 0
1991 337 17.8 18.9 n/a
1992 332 17.8 18.6 22.9
1993 315 17.9 17.6 16.8
1994 326 18.9 17.2 16.3
1995 338 19.4 17.4 25.1
1996 338 19.4 17.4 25.1
1997 307 19.4 15.8 37.5
1998 295 19.9 14.8 33.9
1999 286 18.4 15.5 36.4
2000 263 17.9 14.7 33.1
2001 276 18.4 15.0 48.9
2002 258 17.4 14.8 51.2
2003 258 17.4 14.8 51.2
2004 300 20.7 14.5 52
2005 278 18.8 14.8 54.3
2006 286 19.3 14.8 54.1
2007 275 23.7 11.6 56.3
2008 282 18.3 15.4 51.5
2009 267 19.7 13.6 44
2010 282 20.2 13.9 47.2
2011 274 21.4 12.8 56.9
2012 375 31.6 11.8 54.7
2013 406 27.5 14.7 57.9
2014 411 26.5 15.5 56.9
2015 443 29.0 15.2 59.8
2016 439 28.0 15.6 57.6
2017 446 25.5 17.4 54.7
2018 428 26.0 16.4 54.4
2019 436 27.0 16.1 46.8
2020 485 26.0 18.6 52
2021 512 26.0 19.6 46.9
2022 541 27.0 20.0 41.2
2023 525 26.0 20.1 45.7

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 Southwest Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,176 (18.9%) $9,363 (81.1%) $11,539

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Southwest Elementary

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 227th of 667 Elementary schoolsRanks 219th of 660 Elementary schools
 0.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Southwest Elementary)37.534.1
 3.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pratt)37.534.1
 3.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)40.638.1
 2.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Southwest Elementary)51.349.4
 1.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Pratt)51.349.4
 1.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Kansas)50.350.4
 0.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Southwest Elementary)54.753.5
 1.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pratt)54.753.5
 1.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)47.642.8
 4.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Southwest Elementary)56.654.6
 1.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Pratt)56.654.6
 1.9%
   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 Students436525
 20.4%
African American32
 33.3%
American Indian42
 50%
Asian43
 25%
Hispanic4567
 48.9%
Pacific Islander00
White375427
 13.9%
Two or More Races524
 380%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients46.8%45.7%
 1.1%

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Students who attend Southwest Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Liberty Middle School
High : Pratt Senior High

Southwest Elementary ranks 333rd of 653 Kansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Southwest Elementary are 81% White, 13% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 525 students attended Southwest Elementary.


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