Prairie Heights Elementary School

Prairie Heights Elementary School is a public elementary school in Alta Vista, KS, part of the Morris County. The school serves approximately 74 students in grades Kindergarten – 6th with a student-teacher ratio of 9.2:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7/10, placing it in the 94.4th percentile among KS schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 51% proficiency in math and 58% in reading/language arts. The school scores particularly well in student growth (8.6/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $61,400, where 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a distant rural setting.

With an enrollment of 74 students, Prairie Heights Elementary School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

With a student-teacher ratio of 9.2:1, Prairie Heights Elementary School offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.

Located in a rural area, Prairie Heights Elementary School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.