Prairie Home School serves 43 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥80% (which was higher than the Nebraska state average of 63%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥80% (which was higher than the Nebraska state average of 72%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Nebraska state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
43 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)≥80%
63%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)≥80%
72%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
5%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
9%
21%
Black
n/a
7%
White
84%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 63% NE state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 72% NE state average).
How many students attend Prairie Home School?
43 students attend Prairie Home School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Prairie Home School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Prairie Home School?
Prairie Home School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Prairie Home School offer ?
Prairie Home School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Prairie Home School part of?
Prairie Home School is part of Chadron Public Schools School District.
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