- Enrollment
- 1,766
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cedar Rapids, IA
Prairie Creek
Federal NCES profile for Prairie Creek, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 190786002113
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Prairie Creek earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Iowa schools.
- #12 of 13
- elementary schools in Cedar Rapids · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 32.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Prairie Creek has class sizes larger than 74% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Prairie Creek ranks #12 of 13 elementary schools in Cedar Rapids, IA.
School address
District: College Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190786002113 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Prairie Creek held near 820 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 54.7 → 56.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 190786002113 · Cedar Rapids, IA Elementary · MID · TRAD
846 enr · 15.7:1 · 32.5% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Prairie High School (1,766 students)
Prairie Creek held near 820 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 54.7 → 56.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Prairie Creek in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Prairie High S
Prairie High School
1,766 students
- Prairie Point
Prairie Point
868 students
- This school
Prairie Creek
846 students
- Prairie Hill E 466
Prairie Hill Elementary School
466 students
- Prairie Ridge 438
Prairie Ridge Elementary
438 students
- Prairie Crest 434
Prairie Crest Elementary
434 students
What this shows Prairie Creek reports 846 students on the CCD universe file.
How Prairie Creek compares
Prairie Creek held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.7:1 | ▲ 6% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.5% | ▼ 11% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 846 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
846
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 74% in Iowa - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,990
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $13,441
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 423 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 83 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.8%
African American 14.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%
Two or More 6.9%
Asian 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 68.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.6, Prairie Creek is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for College Comm School District reports $12,990 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Prairie Creek Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Prairie Point | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Prairie Hill Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Prairie Ridge Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Prairie Crest Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Prairie Creek's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 868
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar elementary schools in Cedar Rapids
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Van Buren Elementary School
Standard public school
429 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Hoover Elementary School
Standard public school
420 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Pierce Elementary School
Standard public school
334 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Johnson Steam Academy School
Standard public school
324 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
Grant Elementary School
Standard public school
312 students 13:1 students per teacher
Erskine Elementary School
Standard public school
308 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~846 students)
Frequently asked questions about Prairie Creek
How many students attend Prairie Creek?
Prairie Creek has 846 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cedar Rapids, IA. CCD year-over-year: 834 (2022-23) → 820 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prairie Creek?
The student-teacher ratio at Prairie Creek is 15.7:1, which is 6% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Prairie Creek?
32.5% of students at Prairie Creek are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Prairie Creek?
The largest demographic group at Prairie Creek is White at 68.8% of enrollment, in Cedar Rapids, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Prairie Creek?
Prairie Creek has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Prairie Creek rank among elementary schools in Cedar Rapids?
By Resource Investment Index, Prairie Creek ranks #12 of 13 elementary schools in Cedar Rapids, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Cedar Rapids on the city page.
What other schools are in College Comm School District?
Besides Prairie Creek, College Comm School District also operates Prairie High School (1,766 students), Prairie Point (868 students), and Prairie Hill Elementary School (466 students). See the College Comm School District district page for the complete list.