Serving 696 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Prairie View Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is equal to the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 696 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Prairie View Elementary serves the southeast part of O'Fallon, MO, covering an area of approximately 3 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 3.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Prairie View Elementary School's student population of 696 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
696 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Prairie View Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Prairie View Elementary School is 0.53, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#879 out of 2076 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
7%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
7%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
67%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.3%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Prairie View Elementary School's ranking?
Prairie View Elementary School is ranked #879 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Prairie View Elementary School often compared to?
Prairie View Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Discovery Ridge Elementary School, Green Tree Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Prairie View Elementary School?
696 students attend Prairie View Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Prairie View Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, and 7% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Prairie View Elementary School?
Prairie View Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Prairie View Elementary School offer ?
Prairie View Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Prairie View Elementary School part of?
Prairie View Elementary School is part of Wentzville R-IV School District.
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