Serving 230 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Prairie Valley Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 85-89% (which was higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65-69% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Prairie Valley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
230 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#413 out of 1223 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
13%
Black
1%
7%
White
92%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Prairie Valley Comm School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Prairie Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Prairie Valley Elementary School is ranked #413 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Prairie Valley Elementary School?
230 students attend Prairie Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Prairie Valley Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Prairie Valley Elementary School?
Prairie Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Prairie Valley Elementary School offer ?
Prairie Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Prairie Valley Elementary School part of?
Prairie Valley Elementary School is part of Prairie Valley Comm School District.
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