Serving 418 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Prairie View Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 418 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Prairie View Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Prairie View Elementary School's student population of 418 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
418 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Prairie View Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Prairie View Elementary School is 0.57, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#655 out of 1763 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
51%
15%
Black
2%
13%
White
42%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Prairie View Elementary School's ranking?
Prairie View Elementary School is ranked #655 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Prairie View Elementary School often compared to?
Prairie View Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Goshen Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Prairie View Elementary School?
418 students attend Prairie View Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Prairie View Elementary School students are Hispanic, 42% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Prairie View Elementary School?
Prairie View Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Prairie View Elementary School offer ?
Prairie View Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Prairie View Elementary School part of?
Prairie View Elementary School is part of Goshen Community Schools School District.
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