Serving 537 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Prairie Heights Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 537 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Prairie Heights Elementary School serves the entire district of Lagrange, IN, encompassing an area of approximately 164.7 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 15 to 20 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 10.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Prairie Heights Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Prairie Heights Elementary School's student population of 537 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
537 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Prairie Heights Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Prairie Heights Elementary School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#509 out of 1743 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
15%
Black
1%
14%
White
94%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.2%
23.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Prairie Heights Elementary School's ranking?
Prairie Heights Elementary School is ranked #509 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Prairie Heights Elementary School often compared to?
Prairie Heights Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Topeka Elementary School, Ryan Park Elementary School, Carlin Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Prairie Heights Elementary School?
537 students attend Prairie Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Prairie Heights Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Prairie Heights Elementary School?
Prairie Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Prairie Heights Elementary School offer ?
Prairie Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Prairie Heights Elementary School part of?
Prairie Heights Elementary School is part of Prairie Heights Community Sch Corp School District.
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