Serving 484 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Prairie Run Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 484 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Prairie Run Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Prairie Run Elementary School's student population of 484 students has grown by 60% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 66% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
484 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Prairie Run Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,137 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Prairie Run Elementary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#536 out of 3137 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
3%
7%
Black
1%
17%
White
90%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Prairie Run Elementary School's ranking?
Prairie Run Elementary School is ranked #536 out of 3,137 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% OH state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% OH state average).
How many students attend Prairie Run Elementary School?
484 students attend Prairie Run Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Prairie Run Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Prairie Run Elementary School?
Prairie Run Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Prairie Run Elementary School offer ?
Prairie Run Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Prairie Run Elementary School part of?
Prairie Run Elementary School is part of Big Walnut Local School District.
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