Serving 314 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Prairie View Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 314 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- 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
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Prairie View Elementary School's student population of 314 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 63% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
314 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Sat. May 23, 2026
School Rankings
Prairie View Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Prairie View Elementary School is 0.17, 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
#163 out of 1743 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
4%
15%
Black
1%
13%
White
91%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Prairie View Elementary School's ranking?
Prairie View Elementary School is ranked #163 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Prairie View Elementary School often compared to?
Prairie View Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Olive Township Elementary School, Rolling Prairie Elementary School, Kingsbury Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Prairie View Elementary School?
314 students attend Prairie View Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Prairie View Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Prairie View Elementary School?
Prairie View Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Prairie View Elementary School offer ?
Prairie View Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Prairie View Elementary School part of?
Prairie View Elementary School is part of New Prairie United School Corp School District.
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