B
Good
75/100

Prairie Heights Elementary School

📚 K – 06 🏫 School
📍 801 Center Street, Alta Vista, KS 66834
Overall
B
75/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B
0.3 grade levels below the U.S. average · 58th percentile in Kansas
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Kansas schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

75
Repit Score
out of 100
74
Students
enrolled
8.7:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$16K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%58/1000.3 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%82/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 62% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Kansas schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +16 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Kansas. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency55% (+18 pts vs. state avg 37%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency45% (+12 pts vs. state avg 33%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Kansas state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White45%35%reading +3 pts, math -4 pts51st percentile (list)
Low-income30%30%reading +9 pts, math +12 pts76th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 801 Center Street
City Alta Vista
ZIP Code 66834
District 2005280
NCES School ID 200528000985
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 66834

Understanding the community around Prairie Heights Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $72,529
Per Capita Income $29,622
Poverty Rate 6.1%
Households Earning $100K+ 17.6%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.7%
High School or Higher 94.3%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $145,800
Median Rent $880
Owner-Occupied 75.4%
Renter-Occupied 24.6%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Prairie Heights Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.4%
Female 48.7%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 91.9%
Hispanic/Latino 4.1%
Two or More Races 4.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 74
Teachers (FTE) 8.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 8.7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Prairie Heights Elementary School?
Prairie Heights Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 75 out of 100, earning a grade of B. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Prairie Heights Elementary School?
Prairie Heights Elementary School has 74 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.7:1.
What grades does Prairie Heights Elementary School serve?
Prairie Heights Elementary School serves grades K – 06 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Prairie Heights Elementary School receive per student?
Prairie Heights Elementary School receives $15,516 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Prairie Heights Elementary School in 66834 ▼
Avg Home Value
$183,977
Avg Monthly Rent
$972
1-Year Change
+2.7%
% Renters
24.6%

About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026