Serving 130 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Prairie Heights Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 130 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Prairie Heights Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire district, covering approximately 265.6 square miles in Fountain, CO. It typically takes 15-20 minutes to drive to the school from various points within the zone, which extends up to 24.5 miles from the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Prairie Heights Elementary School's student population of 130 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 60% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
130 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Own Your Education!
School Rankings
Prairie Heights Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Prairie Heights Elementary School is 0.59, which is less 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
#1359 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
41%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
50%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)50%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
Showing 2014–2024. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Prairie Heights Elementary School's ranking?
Prairie Heights Elementary School is ranked #1359 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Prairie Heights Elementary School?
130 students attend Prairie Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Prairie Heights Elementary School students are White, 41% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Prairie Heights Elementary School?
Prairie Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Prairie Heights Elementary School offer ?
Prairie Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Prairie Heights Elementary School part of?
Prairie Heights Elementary School is part of Hanover School District No. 28 In The County Of El Paso An.
In what neighborhood is Prairie Heights Elementary School located?
Prairie Heights Elementary School is located in the Fountain Valley neighborhood of Fountain, CO. There are 9 other public schools located in Fountain Valley.
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