Prairie Home School (Closed 2012)

Prairie Home School serves 43 students in grades Prekindergarten-8. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥80% (which was higher than the Nebraska state average of 63%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥80% (which was higher than the Nebraska state average of 72%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Nebraska state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
43 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (NE)
(10-11)
≥80%
63%
(10-11)
≥80%
72%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
5%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
9%
23%
Black
n/a
7%
White
84%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.29
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 63% NE state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 72% NE state average).
How many students attend Prairie Home School?
43 students attend Prairie Home School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Prairie Home School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Prairie Home School?
Prairie Home School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Prairie Home School offer ?
Prairie Home School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Prairie Home School part of?
Prairie Home School is part of Chadron Public Schools.

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