Serving 606 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Prairie Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 606 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 38% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Prairie Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Prairie Elementary School's student population of 606 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
606 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Prairie Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Prairie Elementary School is 0.64, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#134 out of 1251 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
11%
11%
Black
37%
41%
White
47%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Prairie Elementary School's ranking?
Prairie Elementary School is ranked #134 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Prairie Elementary School often compared to?
Prairie Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Broadmoor Elementary School, Alice N. Boucher Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Prairie Elementary School?
606 students attend Prairie Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Prairie Elementary School students are White, 37% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Prairie Elementary School?
Prairie Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Prairie Elementary School offer ?
Prairie Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Prairie Elementary School part of?
Prairie Elementary School is part of Lafayette Parish School District.
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