Enrollment
187
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Adrian, MI
Prairie Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Prairie Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260195001965
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Prairie Elementary School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 85% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #3 of 7
- schools in Adrian · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.5:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 70.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Prairie Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 85% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Prairie Elementary School ranks #3 of 7 schools in Adrian, MI.
School address
District: Adrian Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260195001965 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.5:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
70.1%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Prairie Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Prairie Elementary School
Prairie Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Adrian, Michigan, enrolling 187 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 12.5:1, Prairie Elementary School is leaner than roughly 85% of Michigan schools and 29% under the state's 17.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 70.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 187 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 276 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #159.
Its student body is led by White (55%) and Hispanic or Latino (31%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 59/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 90.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 20.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 38 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 187 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Adrian's public schools, it stands alongside Michener Elementary School (266 students): Prairie Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.5:1 vs 12.7:1).
Adrian Public Schools also operates Adrian High School (804 students) and Springbrook Middle School (612 students) alongside Prairie Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Prairie Elementary School compares
Prairie Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.5:1 | ▼ 29% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.1% | ▲ 29% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 187 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
187
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
70.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 15% in Michigan - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
90.4%
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
$13,950
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 55.1%
Hispanic or Latino 30.5%
Two or More 9.6%
African American 4.8%
Largest group: White at 55.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.2, Prairie Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Adrian Public Schools, which includes Prairie Elementary School.
$13,950
Per student
+3%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.2%
State 52.9%
Federal 20.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Prairie Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adrian High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Springbrook Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alexander Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Michener Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Prairie Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 804
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 612
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 280
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 266
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar other schools in Adrian
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~187 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Prairie Elementary School
How many students attend Prairie Elementary School?
Prairie Elementary School has 187 students enrolled. It is a public school in Adrian, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prairie Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Prairie Elementary School is 12.5:1, which is 29% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Prairie Elementary School?
70.1% of students at Prairie Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Prairie Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Prairie Elementary School is White at 55.1% of enrollment, in Adrian, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Prairie Elementary School?
Prairie Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Prairie Elementary School rank among schools in Adrian?
By Resource Investment Index, Prairie Elementary School ranks #3 of 7 schools in Adrian, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Adrian on the city page.
Is Prairie Elementary School a good school?
Prairie Elementary School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 85% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Adrian Public Schools?
Besides Prairie Elementary School, Adrian Public Schools also operates Adrian High School (804 students), Springbrook Middle School (612 students), and Alexander Elementary School (468 students). See the Adrian Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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