Serving 85 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Prairie Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 85 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Prairie Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Prairie Elementary School's student population of 85 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
85 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Prairie Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Prairie Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#426 out of 1779 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
6%
35%
Black
n/a
5%
White
92%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Prairie Elementary School's ranking?
Prairie Elementary School is ranked #426 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Prairie Elementary School often compared to?
Prairie Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Legacy Elementary School, Centennial Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Prairie Elementary School?
85 students attend Prairie Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Prairie Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Prairie Elementary School?
Prairie Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
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 School District No. Re-11 In The County Of Weld And State Of.
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