Serving 410 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Prairie Crest Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 410 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Prairie Crest Elementary School's student population of 410 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
410 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Prairie Crest Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,221 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Prairie Crest Elementary School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#728 out of 1221 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
68%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
6%
12%
Black
10%
7%
White
74%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Prairie Crest Elementary School's ranking?
Prairie Crest Elementary School is ranked #728 out of 1,221 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Prairie Crest Elementary School often compared to?
Prairie Crest Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Prairie Creek by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).
How many students attend Prairie Crest Elementary School?
410 students attend Prairie Crest Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Prairie Crest Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Prairie Crest Elementary School?
Prairie Crest Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Prairie Crest Elementary School offer ?
Prairie Crest Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Prairie Crest Elementary School part of?
Prairie Crest Elementary School is part of College Comm School District.
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