Serving 509 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Prairie Vista Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 89% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 509 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 89% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Prairie Vista Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Prairie Vista Elementary School's student population of 509 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
509 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Prairie Vista Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Prairie Vista Elementary School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3 out of 1763 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
89%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
7%
3%
Hispanic
7%
14%
Black
3%
13%
White
76%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Prairie Vista Elementary School's ranking?
Prairie Vista Elementary School is ranked #3 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Prairie Vista Elementary School often compared to?
Prairie Vista Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northpoint Elementary School, Mary Frank Harris Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 85% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Prairie Vista Elementary School?
509 students attend Prairie Vista Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Prairie Vista Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Prairie Vista Elementary School?
Prairie Vista Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Prairie Vista Elementary School offer ?
Prairie Vista Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Prairie Vista Elementary School part of?
Prairie Vista Elementary School is part of Penn-Harris-Madison School Corp School District.
School Reviews
5 6/20/2014
This school does not have a classroom ratio of 17-1, this past year for K class the ratio is 29-1. Teachers are overwhelmed due to size. Great teachers and very supportive.
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