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Prairie Elementary School

1916 East Street
Cottonwood, ID 83522
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 251 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Prairie Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Idaho 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 Idaho state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 251 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 2%
  • : Top 5% in ID
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Prairie Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Prairie Elementary School's student population of 251 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
251 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Prairie Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 709 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Prairie Elementary School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (ID)
#35 out of 709 schools
(Top 5%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Prairie Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
75-79%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Prairie Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Idaho by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70-74%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Prairie Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Idaho by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-69%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Prairie Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Idaho by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Prairie Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Idaho by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Asian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Prairie Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Idaho by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Hispanic
1%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Prairie Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Idaho by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Prairie Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Idaho by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
White
98%
74%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Prairie Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Idaho by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Prairie Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Idaho by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Prairie Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Idaho.
0.04
This chart displays the diversity score of Prairie Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Idaho by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
24%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Prairie Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Idaho by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Prairie Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Idaho by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Prairie Elementary School's ranking?
Prairie Elementary School is ranked #35 out of 709 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Idaho.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% ID state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Prairie Elementary School?
251 students attend Prairie Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Prairie Elementary School students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Prairie Elementary School?
Prairie Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Prairie Elementary School offer ?
Prairie Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Prairie Elementary School part of?
Prairie Elementary School is part of Cottonwood Joint School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 251 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 2%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

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