Serving 470 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Prairie Run Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 83% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 470 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 83% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 76% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Prairie Run Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Prairie Run Elementary School's student population of 470 students has grown by 56% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 66% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
470 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Prairie Run Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Prairie Run Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#438 out of 3241 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
60%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
3%
7%
Black
n/a
17%
White
92%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Prairie Run Elementary School's ranking?
Prairie Run Elementary School is ranked #438 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
83% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Prairie Run Elementary School?
470 students attend Prairie Run Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Prairie Run Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Prairie Run Elementary School?
Prairie Run Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Prairie Run Elementary School offer ?
Prairie Run Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Prairie Run Elementary School part of?
Prairie Run Elementary School is part of Big Walnut Local School District.
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