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Prairie Heights Elementary School

Q: Is Prairie Heights Elementary School a good school?

Prairie Heights Elementary School ranks 490 th of 656 Kansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Public Grades K-6

490^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 656 Kansas Elementary Schools

Better than 25% of Kansas elementary schools

Summary

Prairie Heights Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Alta Vista, Kansas, serving 74 students in grades K-6. The school is part of the Morris County school district, which is ranked 150 out of 264 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Prairie Heights Elementary School has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking, ranging from 75th to 537th out of 656-678 Kansas elementary schools, and its SchoolDigger rating has also varied from 1 to 4 stars. While the school's overall proficiency rates in English Language Arts (38.29%) and Mathematics (25.52%) are lower than the state averages, it has shown strengths in specific grade levels, such as 6th grade English Language Arts (40%) and 3rd grade Mathematics (86.35% in 2023-2024). The school also faces challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 13.5% to 19.7%, which are significantly higher than the state average.

Compared to nearby schools, Wabaunsee Elementary School consistently outperforms Prairie Heights and the state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics, with proficiency rates often exceeding 60%. In contrast, Council Grove Elementary School and White City Elementary have similar demographic and performance characteristics to Prairie Heights. Addressing the school's unique challenges, such as high chronic absenteeism and the needs of its socioeconomically disadvantaged student population, could help Prairie Heights Elementary School improve its academic outcomes and provide a more equitable educational experience for its students.

Students ?

8.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$23,551

Per pupil spending ?

61.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

801 Center Street
Alta Vista, KS 66834

(785) 499-6313

District: Morris County

Students who attend Prairie Heights Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Council Grove Junior Senior High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.1%

Hispanic:

5.3%

Two or more races:

2.6%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 21st percentile in 2015 → 25th in 2025

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 8 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Kansas average (32% vs 42% meeting standards)

!Mathematics scores 13 pts below the Kansas average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school32%

District avg40%

Kansas avg42%

490^th of 656

Kansas public elementary schools ?

Bottom 25%▲ up 5 pts since 2015

From bottom 21% (2015) to bottom 25% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 2Elementary Schools in the Morris County

150^th of 264Morris County among Kansas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2025	29.0	490 of 656	25.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	70.1	158 of 653	75.8%	★★★★☆
2023	50.0	329 of 660	50.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	70.4	157 of 668	76.5%	★★★★☆
2021	84.2	75 of 670	88.8%	★★★★☆
2019	51.2	318 of 667	52.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	75.8	124 of 656	81.1%	★★★★☆
2017	83.8	75 of 659	88.6%	★★★★☆
2016	59.5	244 of 656	62.8%	★★★☆☆
2015	28.5	537 of 678	20.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	87.1	1 of 631	99.8%	★★★★★
2010	72.6	144 of 630	77.1%	★★★★☆
2009	76.1	92 of 621	85.2%	★★★★☆
2008	86.9	1 of 614	99.8%	★★★★★
2007	89.1	1 of 600	99.8%	★★★★★
2006	75.4	112 of 585	80.9%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2019	80.8	79 of 591	86.6%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2023	45.8	321 of 584	45.0%	★★☆☆☆
2022	66.2	162 of 596	72.8%	★★★★☆
2019	32.5	444 of 592	25.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	61.9	202 of 574	64.8%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Female (2019)87th percentile+34 vs school

White (2023)45th percentile-5 vs school

By subject vs Kansas (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts38%-6 vs state

Mathematics26%-13 vs state

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Schools Near Prairie Heights Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				KAP English Language Arts (2025)							KAP Mathematics (2025)							KAP Science (2025)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	KAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	KAP English Language Arts All Grades	KAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	KAP Mathematics 4th Grade	KAP Mathematics 5th Grade	KAP Mathematics 6th Grade	KAP Mathematics 7th Grade	KAP Mathematics 8th Grade	KAP Mathematics All Grades	KAP Science 5th Grade	KAP Science 8th Grade	KAP Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Prairie Heights Elementary School	Public	K-6	801 Center Street	Alta Vista	66834	Wabaunsee County	Morris County	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 499-6313	76	9	8.4	61.8%	70 (92.1%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.6%)	29	490^th of 656 public elementary schools	25.3%		70.1	158^th of 653 public elementary schools	75.8%	332		38.1		40.0			38.3		23.8		30.0			25.5				$23,551	$1,845	$21,706
Council Grove Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	706 East Main Street	Council Grove	66846	Morris County	Morris County	No	No	No	Yes	(620) 767-6851	318	27	11.7	55.3%	274 (86.2%)	2 (0.6%)	21 (6.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (5.7%)	33	467^th of 656 public elementary schools	28.8%		38.1	429^th of 653 public elementary schools	34.3%	38	54.1	28.6	47.8	35.2			41.8	48.6	13.3	23.9	31.5			29.9	37.0		37.0	$15,840	$1,815	$14,024
White City Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	414 Goodnow	White City	66872	Morris County	Rural Vista	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 349-2211	140	12	11.4	47.9%	124 (88.6%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (6.4%)	51.4	322^nd of 656 public elementary schools	50.9%		55.7	278^th of 653 public elementary schools	57.4%	44	92.3	56.3	23.1	45.5	30.0	14.3	44.2	69.2	37.5	15.4	36.4	20.0	21.4	33.8	46.2	28.6	37.0	$17,264	$1,470	$15,795
Wabaunsee Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	215 E 9th	Alma	66401	Wabaunsee County	Wabaunsee	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 765-3349	199	19	10.5	30.7%	167 (83.9%)	1 (0.5%)	20 (10.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (5.5%)	82.5	94^th of 656 public elementary schools	85.7%		59.3	246^th of 653 public elementary schools	62.3%	152	84.6	72.4	50.0				66.2	84.6	69.0	53.8				66.2	57.7		57.7	$13,123	$1,383	$11,739

Frequently Asked Questions about Prairie Heights Elementary School

Is Prairie Heights Elementary School a good school?

Prairie Heights Elementary School ranks 490^th of 656 Kansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

What district is Prairie Heights Elementary School in?

Morris County

What is the racial makeup of Prairie Heights Elementary School?

Students at Prairie Heights Elementary School are 92% White, 5% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Prairie Heights Elementary School attend?

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

High : Council Grove Junior Senior High School

How many students attend Prairie Heights Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 76 students attended Prairie Heights Elementary School.

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