- Enrollment
- 1,766
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cedar Rapids, IA
Prairie Early Childhood Center
Federal NCES profile for Prairie Early Childhood Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 190786002263
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Prairie Early Childhood Center earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Iowa schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Iowa.
- #17 of 17
- schools in Cedar Rapids · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.5:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 16.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Prairie Early Childhood Center has class sizes larger than 91% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Prairie Early Childhood Center ranks #17 of 17 schools in Cedar Rapids, IA.
School address
District: College Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190786002263 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Prairie Early Childhood Center grew from 72 students in 2022-23 to 79 in 2023-24 (+9.7%).
Teacher FTE held 4.0 → 3.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+7 students YoY 190786002263 · Cedar Rapids, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
74 enr · 18.5:1 · 16.7% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Prairie High School (1,766 students)
Prairie Early Childhood Center grew from 72 students in 2022-23 to 79 in 2023-24 (+9.7%). Teacher FTE held 4.0 → 3.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Prairie Early Childhood Center 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
- Prairie Creek
Prairie Creek
846 students
- Prairie Hill E 466
Prairie Hill Elementary School
466 students
- Prairie Ridge 438
Prairie Ridge Elementary
438 students
- This school 74
Prairie Early Childhood Center
74 students
What this shows Prairie Early Childhood Center reports 74 students on the CCD universe file.
How Prairie Early Childhood Center compares
Prairie Early Childhood Center is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.5:1 | ▲ 25% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.7% | ▼ 54% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 74 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
74
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 91% in Iowa - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.1%
African American 32.4%
Two or More 6.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
Largest group: White at 58.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.2, Prairie Early Childhood Center is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
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 Early Childhood Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Prairie Point | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Prairie Creek | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Prairie Hill Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Prairie Ridge Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Prairie Early Childhood Center'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
- 846
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in Cedar Rapids
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Prairie Point
Standard public school
868 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
Viola Gibson Elementary School
Standard public school
565 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
West Willow Elementary School
Standard public school
555 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Maple Grove Elementary
Standard public school
539 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Prairie Hill Elementary School
Standard public school
466 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Prairie Ridge Elementary
Standard public school
438 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~74 students)
Frequently asked questions about Prairie Early Childhood Center
How many students attend Prairie Early Childhood Center?
Prairie Early Childhood Center has 74 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cedar Rapids, IA. CCD year-over-year: 72 (2022-23) → 79 (2023-24), up 7.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prairie Early Childhood Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Prairie Early Childhood Center is 18.5:1, which is 25% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Prairie Early Childhood Center?
16.7% of students at Prairie Early Childhood Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Prairie Early Childhood Center?
The largest demographic group at Prairie Early Childhood Center is White at 58.1% of enrollment, in Cedar Rapids, IA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Prairie Early Childhood Center?
Prairie Early Childhood Center has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Prairie Early Childhood Center rank among schools in Cedar Rapids?
By Resource Investment Index, Prairie Early Childhood Center ranks #17 of 17 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 schools in Cedar Rapids on the city page.
What other schools are in College Comm School District?
Besides Prairie Early Childhood Center, College Comm School District also operates Prairie High School (1,766 students), Prairie Point (868 students), and Prairie Creek (846 students). See the College Comm School District district page for the complete list.