Serving 552 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Prairie Branch Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 552 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Prairie Branch Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Prairie Branch Elementary School's student population of 552 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
552 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
School Rankings
Prairie Branch Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Prairie Branch Elementary School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#385 out of 2084 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
6%
8%
Black
2%
15%
White
84%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Prairie Branch Elementary School's ranking?
Prairie Branch Elementary School is ranked #385 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Prairie Branch Elementary School?
552 students attend Prairie Branch Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Prairie Branch Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Prairie Branch Elementary School?
Prairie Branch Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Prairie Branch Elementary School offer ?
Prairie Branch Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Prairie Branch Elementary School part of?
Prairie Branch Elementary School is part of Grain Valley R-V School District.
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