Serving 64 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Prairie Valley Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-39% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-59% (which was approximately equal to the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
64 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#4048 out of 8188 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
14%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
81%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Prairie Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Prairie Valley Elementary School is ranked #4048 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Prairie Valley Elementary School?
64 students attend Prairie Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Prairie Valley Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Prairie Valley Elementary School?
Prairie Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Prairie Valley Elementary School offer ?
Prairie Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Prairie Valley Elementary School part of?
Prairie Valley Elementary School is part of Prairie Valley ISD School District.
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