790 King's Deer Point East
Monument, CO 80132
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
10/
10
Top 5%
Prairie Winds Elementary School serves 333 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Prairie Winds Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 333 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 5% in CO
  • Math Proficiency
    : 65-69% (Top 5%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Prairie Winds Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

School Overview

Prairie Winds Elementary School's student population of 333 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
333 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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School Rankings

Prairie Winds Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Prairie Winds Elementary School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
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State Level (CO)
Overall Testing Rank
#67 out of 1734 schools
(Top 5%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
33%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
10%
34%
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Black
2%
5%
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White
76%
52%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.40
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Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
33%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
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Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Prairie Winds Elementary School's ranking?

Prairie Winds Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).

How many students attend Prairie Winds Elementary School?

333 students attend Prairie Winds Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

76% of Prairie Winds Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Prairie Winds Elementary School?

Prairie Winds Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.

What grades does Prairie Winds Elementary School offer ?

Prairie Winds Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6

What school district is Prairie Winds Elementary School part of?

Prairie Winds Elementary School is part of Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38 In The County.

School Calendar

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Date
Spring Break
March 28, 2023 (Tuesday)
Spring Break
March 29, 2023 (Wednesday)
Spring Break
March 30, 2023 (Thursday)
Spring Break
March 31, 2023 (Friday)
Last Day for Students
May 19, 2023 (Friday)

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 333 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 5%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 65-69% (Top 5%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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