Prairie Heights Elementary School

Morris County
801 Center Street
Alta Vista, KS 66834
85 Students
Elementary School K - 6th
School Overview
Prairie Heights Elementary School, located at 801 Center Street in Alta Vista, Kansas, is a foundational component of the Morris County Unified School District 417. Serving the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. As a rural elementary institution, it typically benefits from smaller class sizes, allowing for more individualized attention and a close-knit community atmosphere where staff, students, and families can collaborate effectively.

The school operates under the broader mission of USD 417, which focuses on preparing students for future success through a comprehensive curriculum and extracurricular opportunities. By integrating modern educational standards with the values of the Alta Vista community, Prairie Heights Elementary aims to provide a safe and enriching space for children to build their educational foundations. For parents and community members interested in specific policies, school calendars, or current district initiatives, the official website at [www.usd417.net](http://www.usd417.net) serves as the primary resource for updates and information.
85
Total Students
9.0
Full-Time Teachers
9.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
55.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    81 (95.3 %)
  • Two or More
    3 (3.5 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (1.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Morris County
Phone: (785)499-6313
Website: http://www.usd417.net
Grade Range: K - 6th
Total Students: 85
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 9.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 36
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 11

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Kindergarten 8
Grade 1 9
Grade 2 25
Grade 3 9
Grade 4 9
Grade 5 9
Grade 6 16
Gender Ratio