Pretty Prairie

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Pretty Prairie, Kansas - 3 schools

An equity score of 64/100 ranks Pretty Prairie #68 of 252 districts in Kansas (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $15,410 per pupil, Pretty Prairie ranks #139 of 286 Kansas districts by per-pupil spending (Kansas districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

307
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$15,410
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Pretty Prairie operates 3 public schools serving 307 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Kansas. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 combined, 1 high, 1 elementary schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Reno County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $15,410 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the upper half of 286 Kansas districts by per-pupil spending. See how Kansas compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 15.7% local, 76.6% state, and 7.7% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 64/100, ranked #68 of 252 in Kansas against a state average of 50, notably more even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

a 291.7:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 28.2% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 93.1% White, 3.9% Hispanic or Latino, 0.3% Asian across the district's schools. Its most demographically mixed campus is Pretty Prairie Elem, with a diversity index of 20.5/100.

Its largest campus is Pretty Prairie Elem, enrolling 133 students (47% of the district's total enrollment).

Pretty Prairie Elem accounts for 43.3% of all Pretty Prairie student enrollment

That dominant concentration means Pretty Prairie-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the largest entity. Grade band: combined. The share measures enrollment concentration only; it does not establish how the district allocates programs, capital, or staff. Enrollment-weighted aggregates give this entity more weight than any smaller peer, while an unweighted entity average treats every record equally.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Pretty Prairie student-counselor ratio is 292:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment, districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within Pretty Prairie is typically wider than the Pretty Prairie-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Pretty Prairie chronic absenteeism rate is 28.2% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason, illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Pretty Prairie is typically wider than the Pretty Prairie-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

7.7%
Federal
76.6%
State
15.7%
Local

Funding Equity

64
Equity Score
68 / 252
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 3 schools in Pretty Prairie.

White 93.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
Multiracial 2.7%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Student-body diversity

Average diversity index 12.8/100

Average Simpson diversity index across Pretty Prairie's schools, below the Kansas average of 39.4.

Most mixed schools

  1. 1 Pretty Prairie Elem 20.5
  2. 2 Pretty Prairie High 9.4
  3. 3 Pretty Prairie Middle 8.5

Programs & Resources

291.7:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
28.2%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Pretty Prairie

School Enrollment
Pretty Prairie Elem
133
Pretty Prairie High
82
Pretty Prairie Middle
68

How Pretty Prairie Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Kansas districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Clifton-Clyde Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
St Francis Comm Sch Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Burlingame Public School Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Kinsley-Offerle Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Comanche County Similar size Higher spending More locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Pretty Prairie's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Pretty Prairie?

Pretty Prairie has 3 schools, including 1 combined, 1 high, 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 307 students.

How much does Pretty Prairie spend per student?

Pretty Prairie spends $15,410 per student. The district has an equity score of 64/100, ranking #68 in Kansas.

What is the demographic composition of Pretty Prairie?

Pretty Prairie students are 93.1% White, 3.9% Hispanic or Latino, 0.3% Asian, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Pretty Prairie?

Pretty Prairie has an equity score of 64/100, ranking #68 out of 252 districts in Kansas.