- Enrollment
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Anderson, CA
Prairie Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Prairie Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062928004523
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Prairie Elementary earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #7 of 8
- elementary schools in Anderson · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.1:1
- students per teacher
- 46.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Prairie Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Prairie Elementary ranks #7 of 8 elementary schools in Anderson, CA.
School address
District: Pacheco Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 062928004523 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Prairie Elementary grew from 319 students in 2022-23 to 335 in 2023-24 (+5.0%).
Teacher FTE held 16.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+16 students YoY 062928004523 · Anderson, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
332 enr · 22.1:1 · 46.1% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Pacheco Elementary (379 students)
Prairie Elementary grew from 319 students in 2022-23 to 335 in 2023-24 (+5.0%). Teacher FTE held 16.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
How Prairie Elementary compares
Prairie Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.1:1 | ▲ 3% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.1% | ▼ 17% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 332 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.1:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
332
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 54% in California - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
30.1%
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
$14,154
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 332 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 65.1%
Hispanic or Latino 17.8%
Two or More 12.7%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 65.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.8, Prairie Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Pacheco Union Elementary reports $14,154 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Prairie Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pacheco Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Prairie Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar elementary schools in Anderson
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Tree of Life International Charter
Standard public school
402 students 26.8:1 students per teacher
Meadow Lane Elementary
Standard public school
398 students 19:1 students per teacher
Anderson Heights Elementary
Standard public school
261 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Happy Valley Elementary
Standard public school
242 students 22:1 students per teacher
Happy Valley Primary
Standard public school
217 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
North State Aspire Academy
Alternative education program
13 students 6.5:1 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 (~332 students)
Frequently asked questions about Prairie Elementary
How many students attend Prairie Elementary?
Prairie Elementary has 332 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Anderson, CA. CCD year-over-year: 319 (2022-23) → 335 (2023-24), up 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prairie Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Prairie Elementary is 22.1:1, which is 3% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Prairie Elementary?
46.1% of students at Prairie Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Prairie Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Prairie Elementary is White at 65.1% of enrollment, in Anderson, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Prairie Elementary?
Prairie Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower 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 Elementary rank among elementary schools in Anderson?
By Resource Investment Index, Prairie Elementary ranks #7 of 8 elementary schools in Anderson, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Anderson on the city page.
What other schools are in Pacheco Union Elementary?
Besides Prairie Elementary, Pacheco Union Elementary also operates Pacheco Elementary (379 students). See the Pacheco Union Elementary district page for the complete list.