Prairie City Elementary School

309 East Plainsmen Road
Prairie City, IA 50228
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
8/
10
Top 30%
Prairie City Elementary School serves 240 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Prairie City Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 240 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 30% in IA
  • Math Proficiency
    : 70-74% (Top 30%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 75-79% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Prairie City Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Prairie City Elementary School's student population of 240 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
240 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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School Rankings

Prairie City Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,221 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Prairie City Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (IA)
Overall Testing Rank
#268 out of 1221 schools
(Top 30%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
64%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
68%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
4%
12%
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Black
n/a
7%
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White
91%
74%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.17
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
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School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Prairie City Elementary School's ranking?
Prairie City Elementary School is ranked #268 out of 1,221 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Prairie City Elementary School often compared to?
Prairie City Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Colfax-mingo Elementary School, Four Mile Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).
How many students attend Prairie City Elementary School?
240 students attend Prairie City Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Prairie City Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Prairie City Elementary School?
Prairie City Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Prairie City Elementary School offer ?
Prairie City Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Prairie City Elementary School part of?
Prairie City Elementary School is part of PCM Community School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 240 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 30%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 70-74% (Top 30%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 75-79% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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