Prairie Elementary School serves 471 students in grades 1-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 1-2
- Enrollment: 471 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Prairie Elementary School's student population of 471 students has grown by 153% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-2
Total Students
471 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Prairie Elementary School is 0.36, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
11%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
79%
20%
Black
4%
8%
White
14%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Prairie Elementary School?
471 students attend Prairie Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Prairie Elementary School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 4% 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 20:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
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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