Serving 513 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Prairie Winds Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 513 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Prairie Winds Elementary School's student population of 513 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
513 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
EMPOWER, EVOLVE, EXCEL: EDUCATING WITH EXCELLENCE
School Rankings
Prairie Winds Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Prairie Winds Elementary School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1103 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
37%
36%
Black
2%
5%
White
53%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 is ranked #1103 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Prairie Winds Elementary School often compared to?
Prairie Winds Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Liberty Point Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Prairie Winds Elementary School?
513 students attend Prairie Winds Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Prairie Winds Elementary School students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Prairie Winds Elementary School?
Prairie Winds Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher 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-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Prairie Winds Elementary School part of?
Prairie Winds Elementary School is part of Pueblo County School District 70.
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