Serving 28 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Prairie Edge ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 28 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Prairie Edge ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Prairie Edge's student population of 28 students has declined by 59% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
28 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Prairie Edge 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 Edge is 0.40, 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
#1079 out of 1221 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
68%
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
12%
Black
18%
7%
White
75%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Prairie Edge's ranking?
Prairie Edge is ranked #1079 out of 1,221 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).
How many students attend Prairie Edge?
28 students attend Prairie Edge.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Prairie Edge students are White, 18% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Prairie Edge?
Prairie Edge has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Prairie Edge offer ?
Prairie Edge offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Prairie Edge part of?
Prairie Edge is part of College Comm School District.
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