Serving 481 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Pray-woodman Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 481 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pray-woodman Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Pray-woodman Elementary School's student population of 481 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
481 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pray-woodman Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,264 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pray-woodman Elementary School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#153 out of 1264 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
14%
21%
Black
1%
6%
White
72%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pray-woodman Elementary School's ranking?
Pray-woodman Elementary School is ranked #153 out of 1,264 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Pray-woodman Elementary School often compared to?
Pray-woodman Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Vermillion Elementary School, Maize South Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% KS state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% KS state average).
How many students attend Pray-woodman Elementary School?
481 students attend Pray-woodman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Pray-woodman Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pray-woodman Elementary School?
Pray-woodman Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pray-woodman Elementary School offer ?
Pray-woodman Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Pray-woodman Elementary School part of?
Pray-woodman Elementary School is part of Maize School District.
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