Serving 549 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Prairie View School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 549 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NE
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
School Overview
Prairie View School's student population of 549 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
549 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Prairie View School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Prairie View School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#521 out of 902 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
15%
22%
Black
1%
7%
White
81%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Prairie View School's ranking?
Prairie View School is ranked #521 out of 902 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
How many students attend Prairie View School?
549 students attend Prairie View School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Prairie View School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Prairie View School?
Prairie View School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Prairie View School offer ?
Prairie View School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Prairie View School part of?
Prairie View School is part of Ogallala School District.
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