- Enrollment
- 91
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pratt, KS
Skyline Elem
Federal NCES profile for Skyline Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 201143001074
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Skyline Elem earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Kansas schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Pratt · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.9:1
- small classes for Kansas
- 47.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Skyline Elem has class sizes smaller than 81% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Skyline Elem ranks #2 of 3 schools in Pratt, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-39 students YoY
Skyline Elem shrank from 280 students in 2022-23 to 241 in 2023-24 (-13.9%).
Teacher FTE added 20.1 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-39 students YoY 201143001074 · Pratt, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
218 enr · 10.9:1 · 47.9% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Skyline High (91 students)
Skyline Elem shrank from 280 students in 2022-23 to 241 in 2023-24 (-13.9%). Teacher FTE added 20.1 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
How Skyline Elem compares
Skyline 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 | 10.9:1 | ▼ 21% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.9% | ▲ 12% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 218 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
218
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 19% in Kansas - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,805
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.9%
Hispanic or Latino 10.6%
Two or More 3.2%
African American 1.8%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 83.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.3, Skyline Elem is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Skyline Schools reports $14,805 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Skyline Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skyline High | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Skyline Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar other schools in Pratt
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~218 students)
Frequently asked questions about Skyline Elem
How many students attend Skyline Elem?
Skyline Elem has 218 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pratt, KS. CCD year-over-year: 280 (2022-23) → 241 (2023-24), down 39.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Skyline Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Skyline Elem is 10.9:1, which is 21% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 31% 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 Skyline Elem?
47.9% of students at Skyline Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Skyline Elem?
The largest demographic group at Skyline Elem is White at 83.9% of enrollment, in Pratt, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Skyline Elem?
Skyline Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Skyline Elem rank among schools in Pratt?
By Resource Investment Index, Skyline Elem ranks #2 of 3 schools in Pratt, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Pratt on the city page.
What other schools are in Skyline Schools?
Besides Skyline Elem, Skyline Schools also operates Skyline High (91 students). See the Skyline Schools district page for the complete list.