Serving 449 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Prairie Ridge Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 449 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Prairie Ridge Elementary School serves the southwest part of Kalamazoo, MI, covering an area of approximately 12.6 square miles. Most families typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 2.8 miles from the school to the nearest edge of the attendance zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Prairie Ridge Elementary School's student population of 449 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
449 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Rankings
Prairie Ridge Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Prairie Ridge Elementary School is 0.69, which is more 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
#1754 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
4%
9%
Black
36%
18%
White
38%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
19%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)47.7%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Prairie Ridge Elementary School's ranking?
Prairie Ridge Elementary School is ranked #1754 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Prairie Ridge Elementary School often compared to?
Prairie Ridge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Indian Prairie Elementary School, Kingwestwood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Prairie Ridge Elementary School?
449 students attend Prairie Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Prairie Ridge Elementary School students are White, 36% of students are Black, 19% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Prairie Ridge Elementary School?
Prairie Ridge Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Prairie Ridge Elementary School offer ?
Prairie Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Prairie Ridge Elementary School part of?
Prairie Ridge Elementary School is part of Kalamazoo School District.
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