- Enrollment
- 1,803
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Haysville, KS
Prairie Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Prairie Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 200705001876
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Prairie Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kansas schools.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Haysville · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 57.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Prairie Elementary School has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Prairie Elementary School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Haysville, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-32 students YoY
Prairie Elementary School shrank from 463 students in 2022-23 to 431 in 2023-24 (-6.9%).
Teacher FTE added 33.5 → 34.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-32 students YoY 200705001876 · Haysville, KS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
407 enr · 12.3:1 · 57.2% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Campus High Haysville (1,803 students)
Prairie Elementary School shrank from 463 students in 2022-23 to 431 in 2023-24 (-6.9%). Teacher FTE added 33.5 → 34.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Prairie Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Campus High Ha
Campus High Haysville
1,803 students
- Haysville Midd
Haysville Middle School
755 students
- Haysville West 551
Haysville West Middle School
551 students
- Nelson Elem 442
Nelson Elem
442 students
- This school 407
Prairie Elementary School
407 students
- Freeman Elem 397
Freeman Elem
397 students
What this shows Prairie Elementary School reports 407 students on the CCD universe file.
How Prairie Elementary School compares
Prairie Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.3:1 | ▼ 11% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.2% | ▲ 34% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 407 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
407
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% above the Kansas average of 42.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 35% in Kansas - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
53.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,026
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 407 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.0%
Hispanic or Latino 26.3%
Two or More 9.3%
African American 4.2%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 57.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.5, Prairie Elementary School is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Haysville reports $13,026 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Prairie Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campus High Haysville | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Haysville Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Haysville West Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nelson Elem | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Freeman Elem | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Prairie Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 755
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 551
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 442
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 397
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~407 students)
Frequently asked questions about Prairie Elementary School
How many students attend Prairie Elementary School?
Prairie Elementary School has 407 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Haysville, KS. CCD year-over-year: 463 (2022-23) → 431 (2023-24), down 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prairie Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Prairie Elementary School is 12.3:1, which is 11% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Prairie Elementary School?
57.2% of students at Prairie Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Prairie Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Prairie Elementary School is White at 57.0% of enrollment, in Haysville, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Prairie Elementary School?
Prairie Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Prairie Elementary School rank among public schools in Haysville?
By Resource Investment Index, Prairie Elementary School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Haysville, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Haysville on the city page.
What other schools are in Haysville?
Besides Prairie Elementary School, Haysville also operates Campus High Haysville (1,803 students), Haysville Middle School (755 students), and Haysville West Middle School (551 students). See the Haysville district page for the complete list.