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#367 of 1,294 schools in KS

Top 28% in state

Skyline Elem

Elementary School · Skyline Schools · Pratt, KS

An elementary school in Pratt, KS where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.

20269 W Highway 54, Pratt, KS 67124

  • Math 48% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 45% proficient (2025)
  • 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.4Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.59 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics7.5Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency46.4% (2025 KAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency43.6% (2025 KAP)
Overall Proficiency45% (2025 KAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)40% (model expectation from 2025 KAP)
vs. Expected+5.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile63th
Resources & Environment8.4Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.1:1
District spending per student$14,805
Chronic Absenteeism19.1%

Students at Skyline Elem score 45% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 KAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.

Math Proficiency48%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)
ELA Proficiency45%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 47% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
98%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
31%
ELA
38%
2015
Math
32%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
36%
ELA
35%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2022
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2025
Math
48%
ELA
45%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 51% (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 43 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

54.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Skyline Elem 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 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$65,707

Median home value

$118,600

Median rent

$809/mo

College educated

26%

Homeownership

69.6%

Poverty rate

9.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 67124; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Southwest ElemEnrollment path unverified6.7PK–41.8 mi551Compare →
Pratt Learning CenterEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedK–124.1 mi28Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Skyline Schools

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$14,805NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
19.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Skyline Elem is listed in Skyline Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Skyline Elem

Skyline Elem is a public elementary school in Pratt, KS, part of Skyline Schools, serving approximately 241 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #367 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Skyline Elem

What grades does Skyline Elem serve?

Skyline Elem serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Skyline Elem?

Skyline Elem has an enrollment of approximately 241 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Skyline Elem?

The student-teacher ratio at Skyline Elem is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Skyline Elem rank in KS?

Skyline Elem ranks #367 of 1,294 schools in KS.

What is Skyline Elem's MySchoolScout rating?

Skyline Elem has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Skyline Elem?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Skyline Elem has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Skyline Elem a charter school?

No, Skyline Elem is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Skyline Elem a Title I school?

No, Skyline Elem is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Skyline Elem?

54.4% of students at Skyline Elem 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
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
241
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
20
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Pratt County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.1%
Area population (ZIP 67124)
7,822
Area average commute
12.1 min
Area median age
36.4
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 67124; this does not measure the attendance area.
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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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