Prairie Elementary School

1501 E Hwy 3
Guymon, OK 73942
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Prairie Elementary School serves 495 students in grades 1-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 56% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 1-2
  • Enrollment: 495 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

School Overview

Prairie Elementary School's student population of 495 students has grown by 166% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 116% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-2
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
495 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of Prairie Elementary School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (OK)
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
11%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
81%
20%
Black
3%
8%
White
13%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
0.33
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Prairie Elementary School?
495 students attend Prairie Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Prairie Elementary School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Prairie Elementary School?
Prairie Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Prairie Elementary School offer ?
Prairie Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Prairie Elementary School part of?
Prairie Elementary School is part of Guymon School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 1-2
  • Enrollment: 495 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

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