Serving 858 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Prairie Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 858 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Prairie Elementary serves the west part of Sacramento, CA, covering an area of approximately 0.7 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 0.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Prairie Elementary School's student population of 858 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
858 students
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Responsibility, Respect, Resilience
School Rankings
Prairie Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Prairie Elementary School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#8248 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
28%
12%
Hispanic
46%
56%
Black
12%
5%
White
5%
20%
Hawaiian
4%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)40%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Spartans
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Prairie Elementary School's ranking?
Prairie Elementary School is ranked #8248 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Prairie Elementary School?
858 students attend Prairie Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Prairie Elementary School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Prairie Elementary School?
Prairie Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Prairie Elementary School offer ?
Prairie Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Prairie Elementary School part of?
Prairie Elementary School is part of Elk Grove Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Prairie Elementary School located?
Prairie Elementary School is located in the Valley Hi And North Laguna neighborhood of Sacramento, CA. There are 7 other public schools located in Valley Hi And North Laguna.
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