Serving 133 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Pretty Prairie Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 133 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pretty Prairie Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Pretty Prairie Elementary School's student population of 133 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
133 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Rankings
Pretty Prairie Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pretty Prairie Elementary School is 0.20, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#408 out of 1269 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
32%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
9%
23%
Black
n/a
7%
White
89%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Pretty Prairie School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bulldogs
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pretty Prairie Elementary School's ranking?
Pretty Prairie Elementary School is ranked #408 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Pretty Prairie Elementary School?
133 students attend Pretty Prairie Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Pretty Prairie Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pretty Prairie Elementary School?
Pretty Prairie Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pretty Prairie Elementary School offer ?
Pretty Prairie Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pretty Prairie Elementary School part of?
Pretty Prairie Elementary School is part of Pretty Prairie School District.
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