- Enrollment
- 1,766
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cedar Rapids, IA
Prairie Heights Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Prairie Heights Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 190786000387
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Prairie Heights Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #4 of 17
- schools in Cedar Rapids · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 32.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Prairie Heights Elementary School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Prairie Heights Elementary School ranks #4 of 17 schools in Cedar Rapids, IA.
School address
District: College Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190786000387 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Prairie Heights Elementary School held near 396 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 29.7 → 29.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 190786000387 · Cedar Rapids, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
403 enr · 13.9:1 · 32.1% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Prairie High School (1,766 students)
Prairie Heights Elementary School held near 396 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE held 29.7 → 29.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Prairie Heights Elementary School 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 403
Prairie Heights Elementary School
403 students
What this shows Prairie Heights Elementary School reports 403 students on the CCD universe file.
How Prairie Heights Elementary School compares
Prairie Heights Elementary School 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 | 13.9:1 | ▼ 6% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.1% | ▼ 12% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 403 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
403
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 48% in Iowa - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.6%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 403 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.8%
African American 18.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.2%
Two or More 6.5%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 64.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.6, Prairie Heights Elementary School 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 Heights Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Prairie Point | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Prairie Creek | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Prairie Hill Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Prairie Ridge Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Prairie Heights Elementary School'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 (~403 students)
Frequently asked questions about Prairie Heights Elementary School
How many students attend Prairie Heights Elementary School?
Prairie Heights Elementary School has 403 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cedar Rapids, IA. CCD year-over-year: 402 (2022-23) → 396 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prairie Heights Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Prairie Heights Elementary School is 13.9:1, which is 6% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 11% 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 Heights Elementary School?
32.1% of students at Prairie Heights Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Prairie Heights Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Prairie Heights Elementary School is White at 64.8% of enrollment, in Cedar Rapids, IA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Prairie Heights Elementary School?
Prairie Heights Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Heights Elementary School rank among schools in Cedar Rapids?
By Resource Investment Index, Prairie Heights Elementary School ranks #4 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 Heights Elementary School, 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.