Very Good
#469 of 1,294 schools in KS
Top 36% in state
Prairie View Elementary School
Elementary School · Liberal · Liberal, KS
A Liberal elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 949, Liberal, KS 67905
- Math 13% proficient (2025)
- Reading 25% proficient (2025)
- 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Prairie View Elementary School score 19% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 19% across the 10-year record (2016–2025).
Show all 8 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 15% (multi-year average, 2016-2025) · reading/ELA 23% (multi-year average, 2016-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
87.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Prairie View 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 40Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,418/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Liberal), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fellowship Baptist SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.0private | PK–12 | 1.0 mi | 50 | Compare → |
| Sunflower Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 560 | Compare → |
| Meadowlark Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–5 | 1.5 mi | 358 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Liberal
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #1 of 8
- District spending per student
- $12,351NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Prairie View Elementary School is listed in Liberal; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Prairie View Elementary School
Prairie View Elementary School is a public elementary school in Liberal, KS, part of Liberal, serving approximately 416 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #469 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Prairie View Elementary School
What grades does Prairie View Elementary School serve?
Prairie View Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Prairie View Elementary School?
Prairie View Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 416 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prairie View Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Prairie View Elementary School is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Prairie View Elementary School rank in KS?
Prairie View Elementary School ranks #469 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Prairie View Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Prairie View Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 View Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Prairie View Elementary School has 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025).
Is Prairie View Elementary School a charter school?
No, Prairie View Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Prairie View Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Prairie View Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Prairie View Elementary School?
87.5% of students at Prairie View 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 416
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Seward County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.1%
- Phone
- (620) 604-1800
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.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2016-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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