Serving 500 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Prairie Queen Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 500 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in NE
- Math Proficiency: 68% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Prairie Queen Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Prairie Queen Elementary School's student population of 500 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
500 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Prairie Queen Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Prairie Queen Elementary School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#66 out of 902 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
9%
21%
Black
1%
7%
White
80%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Prairie Queen Elementary School's ranking?
Prairie Queen Elementary School is ranked #66 out of 902 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Nebraska.
What schools are Prairie Queen Elementary School often compared to?
Prairie Queen Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bell Elementary School, Walnut Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% NE state average).
How many students attend Prairie Queen Elementary School?
500 students attend Prairie Queen Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Prairie Queen Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Prairie Queen Elementary School?
Prairie Queen Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Prairie Queen Elementary School offer ?
Prairie Queen Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Prairie Queen Elementary School part of?
Prairie Queen Elementary School is part of Papillion La Vista Community Schools School District.
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