Serving 426 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Prairie View Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-4
Enrollment: 426 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 34%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in IA
Math Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Prairie View Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Prairie View Elementary School is 0.53, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Prairie View Elementary School is ranked #359 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Prairie View Elementary School often compared to?
Prairie View Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Prairie Ridge Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Prairie View Elementary School?
426 students attend Prairie View Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Prairie View Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Prairie View Elementary School?
Prairie View Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Prairie View Elementary School offer ?
Prairie View Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Prairie View Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-4
Enrollment: 426 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 34%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
