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Pretty Prairie Elementary

Q: Is Pretty Prairie Elementary a good school?

Pretty Prairie Elementary ranks 259 th of 656 Kansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

259^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 656 Kansas Elementary Schools

Better than 61% of Kansas elementary schools

Summary

Pretty Prairie Elementary is a public elementary school serving 120 students in grades PK-4 in Pretty Prairie, Kansas, which is part of the Pretty Prairie school district. The school has faced some academic challenges, with its statewide ranking fluctuating between 191 and 535 out of 656-670 Kansas elementary schools in recent years. Its performance on state assessments has also been mixed, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics often below the state average.

One significant concern at Pretty Prairie Elementary is its high chronic absenteeism rates, which have ranged from 9.0% to 19.7% in recent years. This is an important issue, as chronic absenteeism can significantly impact student learning and academic outcomes. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 50-55% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

When compared to nearby elementary schools, such as Cheney Elementary and South Hutchinson Elementary, Pretty Prairie Elementary generally performs below average on state assessments, with lower proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics. However, the school's performance varies significantly by student subgroup, with its male students ranking in the bottom 25% of Kansas elementary schools, while its low-socioeconomic status students ranked in the top 50% in 2020-2021.

133

Students ?

12.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,994

Per pupil spending ?

44.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

320 S Rhodes
Pretty Prairie, KS 67570

(620) 459-6621

District: Pretty Prairie

Students who attend Pretty Prairie Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Pretty Prairie Middle
High:	Pretty Prairie High

Racial breakdown:

White:

88.7%

Hispanic:

9.0%

Two or more races:

1.5%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 19th percentile in 2017 → 61st in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Kansas average (53% vs 42% meeting standards)

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 61st (2025) from a 19th-percentile low (2017)

✓Above the Kansas median (61st percentile)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school53%

District avg40%

Kansas avg42%

259^th of 656

Kansas public elementary schools ?

Top 39%▼ down 14 pts since 2015

From top 26% (2015) to top 39% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

156^th of 264Pretty Prairie 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	59.9	259 of 656	60.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	49.1	337 of 653	48.4%	★★☆☆☆
2023	51.2	318 of 660	51.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	47.7	351 of 668	47.5%	★★☆☆☆
2021	32.9	468 of 670	30.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	67.3	191 of 667	71.4%	★★★★☆
2018	32.7	472 of 656	28.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	24.1	535 of 659	18.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	29.5	490 of 656	25.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	68.8	176 of 678	74.0%	★★★★☆
2013	58.1	352 of 668	47.3%	★★☆☆☆
2012	40.9	503 of 660	23.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	59.6	319 of 631	49.4%	★★☆☆☆
2010	53.0	367 of 630	41.7%	★★☆☆☆
2009	60.0	297 of 621	52.2%	★★★☆☆
2008	68.2	209 of 614	66.0%	★★★☆☆
2007	60.4	274 of 600	54.3%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2019	60.1	223 of 591	62.3%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2021	52.6	218 of 494	55.9%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2021	29.6	456 of 605	24.6%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2025	51.2	291 of 576	49.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	40.0	373 of 579	35.6%	★★☆☆☆
2023	42.6	352 of 584	39.7%	★★☆☆☆
2022	40.8	364 of 596	38.9%	★★☆☆☆
2021	24.6	489 of 587	16.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	62.5	194 of 592	67.2%	★★★☆☆
2018	22.8	501 of 574	12.7%	★☆☆☆☆

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)62nd percentile-9 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2021)56th percentile+26 vs school

White (2025)49th percentile-11 vs school

Male (2021)25th percentile-6 vs school

By subject vs Kansas (2024-2025) ?

Science56%+15 vs state

English Language Arts53%+9 vs state

Mathematics48%+10 vs state

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Schools Near Pretty Prairie Elementary

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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 All Grades	KAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	KAP Mathematics 4th Grade	KAP Mathematics 5th Grade	KAP Mathematics 6th Grade	KAP Mathematics All Grades	KAP Science 5th Grade	KAP Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Pretty Prairie Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	320 S Rhodes	Pretty Prairie	67570	Reno County	Pretty Prairie	No	No	No	Yes	(620) 459-6621	133	11	12.3	44.4%	118 (88.7%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (9.0%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.5%)	59.9	259^th of 656 public elementary schools	60.5%		49.1	337^th of 653 public elementary schools	48.4%	78	57.1	50.0	50.0		53.1	39.3	35.0	81.3		48.4	56.3	56.3	$14,994	$2,657	$12,338
Kingman Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	607 North Spruce Street	Kingman	67068	Kingman County	Kingman - Norwich	No	No	No	Yes	(620) 532-3186	330	25	13.1	60.6%	280 (84.8%)	4 (1.2%)	37 (11.2%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	5 (1.5%)	47.7	351^st of 656 public elementary schools	46.5%		28.4	491^st of 653 public elementary schools	24.8%	140	50.0	39.4	50.0	42.5	45.3	35.1	23.5	50.0	46.3	38.7	56.7	56.7	$15,273	$3,059	$12,215
Haven Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	202 East Fourth	Haven	67543	Reno County	Haven Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(620) 465-2501	348	26	13.2	50.9%	294 (84.5%)	5 (1.4%)	29 (8.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (5.7%)	45.3	363^rd of 656 public elementary schools	44.7%		49.3	334^th of 653 public elementary schools	48.9%	29	38.5	55.0	32.0	53.1	46.0	18.4	48.3	42.0	53.1	42.9	38.0	38.0	$17,091	$2,199	$14,892
Cheney Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	126 W 5th	Cheney	67025	Sedgwick County	Cheney	No	No	No	Yes	(316) 542-3137	395	27	14.8	33.7%	360 (91.1%)	7 (1.8%)	14 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.0%)	85.2	71^st of 656 public elementary schools	89.2%		92.1	26^th of 653 public elementary schools	96.0%	45	76.4	73.0	58.6		69.3	56.4	65.1	65.5		62.5	69.0	69.0	$14,102	$149	$13,952
South Hutchinson Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	405 South Poplar	South Hutchinson	67505	Reno County	Nickerson	No	No	No	Yes	(620) 665-8441	326	29	11.2	58.3%	264 (81.0%)	5 (1.5%)	45 (13.8%)	3 (0.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.5%)	44.4	371^st of 656 public elementary schools	43.4%		26.2	507^th of 653 public elementary schools	22.4%	136	67.4	39.4	42.9	24.4	44.1	43.2	45.5	45.7	16.7	37.0	51.4	51.4	$16,655	$1,640	$15,015

Frequently Asked Questions about Pretty Prairie Elementary

What district is Pretty Prairie Elementary in?

Pretty Prairie

What is the racial makeup of Pretty Prairie Elementary?

Students at Pretty Prairie Elementary are 89% White, 9% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

Is Pretty Prairie Elementary a good school?

Pretty Prairie Elementary ranks 259^th of 656 Kansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Pretty Prairie Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 133 students attended Pretty Prairie Elementary.

What schools do graduates of Pretty Prairie Elementary attend?

Students who attend Pretty Prairie Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Pretty Prairie Middle
High : Pretty Prairie High

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