Pray-woodman Elementary School

605 W Academy Ave
Maize, KS 67101
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 507 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Pray-woodman Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 507 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : Top 20% in KS
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 10%)
  • : 35-39%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Pray-woodman Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Pray-woodman Elementary School's student population of 507 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
507 students
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Pray-woodman Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pray-woodman Elementary School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (KS)
#128 out of 1269 schools
(Top 20%)
50-54%
31%
50-54%
32%
(20-21)
35-39%
35%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
20%
23%
Black
2%
7%
White
68%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.50
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Maize School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pray-woodman Elementary School's ranking?
Pray-woodman Elementary School is ranked #128 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Pray-woodman Elementary School often compared to?
Pray-woodman Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Maize South Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Pray-woodman Elementary School?
507 students attend Pray-woodman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Pray-woodman Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pray-woodman Elementary School?
Pray-woodman Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pray-woodman Elementary School offer ?
Pray-woodman Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pray-woodman Elementary School part of?
Pray-woodman Elementary School is part of Maize School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 507 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 10%)
  • : 35-39%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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