- Enrollment
- 868
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Cedar Rapids, IA
Prairie High School
Federal NCES profile for Prairie High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 190786000388
👥 S:T ratio 2
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Prairie High School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Iowa schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Iowa.
- #5 of 5
- high schools in Cedar Rapids · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.5:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 28.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Prairie High School has class sizes larger than 97% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Prairie High School ranks #5 of 5 high schools in Cedar Rapids, IA.
School address
District: College Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190786000388 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Prairie High School held near 1,271 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 72.7 → 72.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-27 students YoY 190786000388 · Cedar Rapids, IA High · MID · TRAD
1,766 enr · 24.5:1 · 28.1% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Prairie Point (868 students)
Prairie High School held near 1,271 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount). Teacher FTE held 72.7 → 72.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Prairie High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
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
- Prairie Crest 434
Prairie Crest Elementary
434 students
What this shows Prairie High School reports 1,766 students on the CCD universe file.
How Prairie High School compares
Prairie High 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 | 24.5:1 | ▲ 66% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.1% | ▼ 23% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,766 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.5:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,766
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
24.5:1
students per teacher
- 66% above state mean
Top 97% in Iowa - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
31.8%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 589 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 138 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.5%
African American 12.8%
Two or More 7.3%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%
Asian 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 70.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.6, Prairie High School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
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 High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie Point | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Prairie Creek | Smaller | 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
| Prairie Crest Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Prairie High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar high schools in Cedar Rapids
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
John F Kennedy High School
Standard public school
1,648 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Thomas Jefferson High School
Standard public school
1,501 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
George Washington High School
Standard public school
1,182 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Metro High School
Alternative education program
288 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high 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 (~1,766 students)
Frequently asked questions about Prairie High School
How many students attend Prairie High School?
Prairie High School has 1,766 students enrolled. It is a high school in Cedar Rapids, IA. CCD year-over-year: 1,298 (2022-23) → 1,271 (2023-24), nearly flat (-27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prairie High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Prairie High School is 24.5:1, which is 66% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 56% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Prairie High School?
28.1% of students at Prairie High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Prairie High School?
The largest demographic group at Prairie High School is White at 70.5% of enrollment, in Cedar Rapids, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Prairie High School?
Prairie High School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (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 High School rank among high schools in Cedar Rapids?
By Resource Investment Index, Prairie High School ranks #5 of 5 high 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 high schools in Cedar Rapids on the city page.
What other schools are in College Comm School District?
Besides Prairie High School, College Comm School District also operates Prairie Point (868 students), Prairie Creek (846 students), and Prairie Hill Elementary School (466 students). See the College Comm School District district page for the complete list.