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#567 of 1,294 schools in KS
Top 44% in state
Prairie Heights Elementary School
Elementary School · Morris County · Alta Vista, KS
A Morris County elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
801 Center Street, Alta Vista, KS 66834
- Math 26% proficient (2025)
- Reading 39% proficient (2025)
- 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Prairie Heights Elementary School score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 32 points since 2020, to 33% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
52.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Prairie Heights Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 22Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,006/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$61,400
Median home value
$121,800
Median rent
$929/mo
College educated
15.5%
Homeownership
72.6%
Poverty rate
13.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 66834; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 in Morris County
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Council Grove Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–6 | Not available | 338 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Morris County
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $15,971NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Prairie Heights Elementary School is listed in Morris County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Prairie Heights Elementary School
Prairie Heights Elementary School is a public elementary school in Alta Vista, KS, part of Morris County, serving approximately 74 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #567 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Prairie Heights Elementary School
What grades does Prairie Heights Elementary School serve?
Prairie Heights Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Prairie Heights Elementary School?
Prairie Heights Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 74 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prairie Heights Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Prairie Heights Elementary School is 9.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Prairie Heights Elementary School rank in KS?
Prairie Heights Elementary School ranks #567 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Prairie Heights Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Prairie Heights Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Prairie Heights Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Prairie Heights Elementary School has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Prairie Heights Elementary School a charter school?
No, Prairie Heights Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Prairie Heights Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Prairie Heights Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Prairie Heights Elementary School?
52.7% of students at Prairie Heights Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 74
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Wabaunsee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.5%
- Phone
- (785) 499-6313
- Area population (ZIP 66834)
- 1,030
- Area median age
- 47
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 66834; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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