Serving 361 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Prairie Hills Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% 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: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 361 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Prairie Hills Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Student Attention
School Overview
Prairie Hills Elementary School's student population of 361 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
361 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Prairie Hills Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Prairie Hills Elementary School is 0.48, 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
#549 out of 1779 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
16%
35%
Black
4%
5%
White
70%
51%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Prairie Hills Elementary School's ranking?
Prairie Hills Elementary School is ranked #549 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Prairie Hills Elementary School often compared to?
Prairie Hills Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Academy Endeavour Elementary School, Freedom Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Prairie Hills Elementary School?
361 students attend Prairie Hills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Prairie Hills Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Prairie Hills Elementary School?
Prairie Hills Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Prairie Hills Elementary School offer ?
Prairie Hills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Prairie Hills Elementary School part of?
Prairie Hills Elementary School is part of Academy School District No. 20 In The County Of El Paso An.
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