Prairie Elementary School

1501 E Hwy 3
Guymon, OK 73942
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Prairie Elementary School serves 495 students in grades 1-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 56% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 1-2
  • Enrollment: 495 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

School Overview

Prairie Elementary School's student population of 495 students has grown by 166% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 116% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-2
Total Students
495 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Prairie Elementary School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (OK)
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
11%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Prairie Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
81%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Prairie Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
3%
8%
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White
13%
44%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
14%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Prairie Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Oklahoma.
0.33
This chart displays the diversity score of Prairie Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
48%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Prairie Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Prairie Elementary School?
495 students attend Prairie Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Prairie Elementary School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Prairie Elementary School?
Prairie Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Prairie Elementary School offer ?
Prairie Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-2
What school district is Prairie Elementary School part of?
Prairie Elementary School is part of Guymon School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 1-2
  • Enrollment: 495 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

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