Prairie Early Childhood Center serves 72 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 72 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Prairie Early Childhood Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Prairie Early Childhood Center's student population of 72 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has grown by 300% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
72 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Prairie Early Childhood Center is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
11%
13%
Black
24%
7%
White
51%
72%
Hawaiian
3%
1%
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
36%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Prairie Early Childhood Center?
72 students attend Prairie Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Prairie Early Childhood Center students are White, 24% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Prairie Early Childhood Center?
Prairie Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Prairie Early Childhood Center offer ?
Prairie Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Prairie Early Childhood Center part of?
Prairie Early Childhood Center is part of College Comm School District.
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