Average
#582 of 1,294 schools in KS
Top 45% in state
- Math 40% proficient (2025)
- Reading 56% proficient (2025)
- 21.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Southwest Elem score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 41 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 48% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 58% (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 30 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
45.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Southwest 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 41Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat 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
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skyline ElemEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–8 | 1.8 mi | 241 | Compare → |
| Pratt Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 2.3 mi | 28 | 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.
Pratt
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $12,729NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Southwest Elem is listed in Pratt; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Southwest Elem
Southwest Elem is a public elementary school in Pratt, KS, part of Pratt, serving approximately 551 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 21.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #582 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Southwest Elem
What grades does Southwest Elem serve?
Southwest Elem serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Southwest Elem?
Southwest Elem has an enrollment of approximately 551 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southwest Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Southwest Elem is 21.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Southwest Elem rank in KS?
Southwest Elem ranks #582 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Southwest Elem's MySchoolScout rating?
Southwest Elem 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 Southwest Elem?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Southwest Elem has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Southwest Elem a charter school?
No, Southwest Elem is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Southwest Elem a Title I school?
No, Southwest Elem is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Southwest Elem?
45.6% of students at Southwest 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 551
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Pratt County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.3%
- Phone
- (620) 672-4520
- Area population (ZIP 67124)
- 7,822
- Area average commute
- 12.1 min
- Area median age
- 36.4
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 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
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