- Enrollment
- 82
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pretty Prairie, KS
Pretty Prairie Elem
Federal NCES profile for Pretty Prairie Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 201092000555
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pretty Prairie Elem earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Kansas schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Pretty Prairie · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 40.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Pretty Prairie Elem has class sizes larger than 85% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pretty Prairie Elem ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Pretty Prairie, KS.
School address
District: Pretty Prairie · Kansas
NCES ID 201092000555 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Pretty Prairie Elem shrank from 132 students in 2022-23 to 120 in 2023-24 (-9.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 8.9 → 8.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-12 students YoY 201092000555 · Pretty Prairie, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
133 enr · 16.6:1 · 40.9% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Pretty Prairie High (82 students)
Pretty Prairie Elem shrank from 132 students in 2022-23 to 120 in 2023-24 (-9.1%). Teacher FTE lost 8.9 → 8.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Pretty Prairie Elem in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Pretty Prairie Elem
133 students
- Pretty Prairie
Pretty Prairie High
82 students
- Pretty Prairie
Pretty Prairie Middle
68 students
What this shows Pretty Prairie Elem reports 133 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pretty Prairie Elem compares
Pretty Prairie Elem 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 | 16.6:1 | ▲ 20% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.9% | ▼ 4% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 133 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
133
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% below the Kansas average of 42.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 85% in Kansas - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
5.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$15,410
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.7%
Hispanic or Latino 9.0%
Two or More 1.5%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 88.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.5, Pretty Prairie Elem is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
District finance for Pretty Prairie reports $15,410 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pretty Prairie Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pretty Prairie High | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pretty Prairie Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pretty Prairie Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 68
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Nationwide other 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 (~133 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pretty Prairie Elem
How many students attend Pretty Prairie Elem?
Pretty Prairie Elem has 133 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pretty Prairie, KS. CCD year-over-year: 132 (2022-23) → 120 (2023-24), down 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pretty Prairie Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Pretty Prairie Elem is 16.6:1, which is 20% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pretty Prairie Elem?
40.9% of students at Pretty Prairie Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pretty Prairie Elem?
The largest demographic group at Pretty Prairie Elem is White at 88.7% of enrollment, in Pretty Prairie, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pretty Prairie Elem?
Pretty Prairie Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Pretty Prairie Elem rank among public schools in Pretty Prairie?
By Resource Investment Index, Pretty Prairie Elem ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Pretty Prairie, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Pretty Prairie?
Besides Pretty Prairie Elem, Pretty Prairie also operates Pretty Prairie High (82 students) and Pretty Prairie Middle (68 students). See the Pretty Prairie district page for the complete list.