NCES CCD 2024-25 6 schools KS

Best-Resourced Schools in Pratt, KS

6 public K-12 schools in Pratt from NCES Common Core of Data: enrollment, grade span, demographics, and Civil Rights Data Collection statistics for every active campus.

6 public schools ranked by quality score. NCES CCD 2024-25 data.

The highest-ranked of Pratt's 6 public schools is Southwest Elem, scoring 39/100, against a city average of 48.5/100. Computed live across every Pratt campus reporting to NCES.

Every public school in Pratt, KS, ranked by Resource Investment Index.

6
Schools
1,405
Students
48.5/100
Avg Quality
14.1:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio

How the Pratt Public-School Landscape Breaks Down

Pratt, KS enrolls 1,405 students across 6 public schools reporting to the National Center for Education Statistics. The average student-teacher ratio across the city is 14.1:1, and the composite quality score, derived from student-teacher ratio, counselor access, gifted-program availability, and CRDC attendance data, averages 48.5/100. Schools must report at least five campuses in a city to appear in this listing, which is why very small towns may redirect to the broader county or state view.

The most-resourced campus in Pratt on this index is Southwest Elem, at 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index with 462 enrolled students. What the index does and doesn't measure; click any school below for its full component breakdown.

Pratt spans 2 districts, each filing its own NCES F-33 return, per-pupil spending can vary between neighbouring campuses. Sort the table below by enrollment, level, or district; click any school for its full profile.

Southwest Elem accounts for 32.9% of all Pratt public-school enrollment

That dominant concentration means Pratt-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade level: Combined. A dominant campus often anchors a city's program landscape and absorbs a disproportionate share of district capital and staffing decisions. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Pratt school enrollment varies 31× across entities

Pratt school enrollment ranges from 15 students (lowest) to 462 students (highest), a spread of 447 students. That ratio is among the widest observed and reflects extreme heterogeneity inside a single city, small specialty programs sit alongside large comprehensive campuses, often serving very different family demographics inside walking distance. Per-school staffing, programme depth, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same city based on enrollment shape, a 200-student magnet runs a different operational model than a 2,000-student comprehensive high school.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Pratt student-teacher ratio is 14.1:1 — near the typical range (US average ~15.7) — aligned with the U.S. average of approximately 15.7:1

student-teacher ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE classroom teachers against total enrollment, push-in specialists, English-language aides, special-education co-teachers, and counselors are not included in most reporting Variation between sub-units within Pratt is typically wider than the Pratt-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data, Public School Universe NCES Common Core of Data, Public School Universe

# School Score
1. Southwest Elem 39
2. Pratt Sr High 34
3. Liberty Middle School 64
4. Skyline Elem 49
5. Skyline High 43
6. Pratt Learning Center 62

Most racially and ethnically mixed schools in Pratt

Ranked by the Simpson student-body diversity index (0-100) from NCES race and ethnicity data, where higher means a more evenly mixed student body. It measures mix, not quality.

  1. 1 Pratt Learning Center 56.0/100
  2. 2 Liberty Middle School 34.1/100
  3. 3 Southwest Elem 31.1/100
  4. 4 Pratt Sr High 31.1/100
  5. 5 Skyline Elem 28.3/100

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best schools in Pratt, KS?

The highest-ranked school in Pratt is Southwest Elem with a quality score of 39/100. There are 6 public schools in Pratt with 1,405 total students.

How many schools are in Pratt, KS?

Pratt has 6 public schools with a total enrollment of 1,405 students. Average student-teacher ratio: 14.1:1.

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 and Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22. Quality scores based on student-teacher ratio, counselor access, gifted programs, and attendance. Schools must have 5+ in the city to be listed.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD). Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.