Serving 415 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Prairie View Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 415 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Prairie View Elementary School serves the southeast part of Goshen, IN, covering an area of approximately 9.7 square miles. Most families are within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 3.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Prairie View Elementary School's student population of 415 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
415 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 18-year historical data
School Rankings
Prairie View Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Prairie View Elementary School is 0.57, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#734 out of 1743 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 18-year historical data
Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
53%
15%
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Black
1%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 19-year historical data
White
39%
62%
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Two or more races
6%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21%
23.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 19-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Prairie View Elementary School's ranking?
Prairie View Elementary School is ranked #734 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Prairie View Elementary School often compared to?
Prairie View Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Goshen Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Prairie View Elementary School?
415 students attend Prairie View Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Prairie View Elementary School students are Hispanic, 39% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Prairie View Elementary School?
Prairie View Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Prairie View Elementary School offer ?
Prairie View Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Prairie View Elementary School part of?
Prairie View Elementary School is part of Goshen Community Schools.
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