Serving 466 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Prairie Hill Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 466 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Prairie Hill Elementary School's student population of 466 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
466 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Prairie Hill Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Prairie Hill Elementary School is 0.55, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#667 out of 1223 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
70%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
8%
14%
Black
19%
7%
White
64%
70%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.7%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Prairie Hill Elementary School's ranking?
Prairie Hill Elementary School is ranked #667 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Prairie Hill Elementary School often compared to?
Prairie Hill Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Linn Grove Elementary School, Prairie Ridge Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Prairie Hill Elementary School?
466 students attend Prairie Hill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Prairie Hill Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Prairie Hill Elementary School?
Prairie Hill Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Prairie Hill Elementary School offer ?
Prairie Hill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Prairie Hill Elementary School part of?
Prairie Hill Elementary School is part of College Comm School District.
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