- Enrollment
- 1,759
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Brush Prairie, WA
Prairie High School
Federal NCES profile for Prairie High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530038001747
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Prairie High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Washington schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Washington.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Brush Prairie · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20:1
- large classes for Washington
- 30.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Prairie High School has class sizes larger than 78% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Prairie High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Brush Prairie, WA.
School address
District: Battle Ground School District · Washington
NCES ID 530038001747 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-72 students YoY
Prairie High School held near 1,531 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-72 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 75.2 → 79.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-72 students YoY 530038001747 · Brush Prairie, WA High · MID · TRAD
1,502 enr · 20:1 · 30.9% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Battle Ground High School (1,759 students)
Prairie High School held near 1,531 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-72 headcount). Teacher FTE added 75.2 → 79.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Prairie High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Battle Ground
Battle Ground High School
1,759 students
- This school
Prairie High School
1,502 students
- Homelink River
Homelink River
901 students
- Yacolt Primary
Yacolt Primary
747 students
- Laurin Middle
Laurin Middle School
745 students
- Captain Strong 649
Captain Strong
649 students
What this shows Prairie High School reports 1,502 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 Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20:1 | ▲ 14% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.9% | ▼ 31% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,502 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,502
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 78% in Washington - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.6%
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
$16,420
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 300 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
68
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 20 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 64.8%
Hispanic or Latino 17.3%
Asian 6.9%
Two or More 6.5%
African American 2.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 64.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.0, Prairie High School is about as mixed as the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Battle Ground School District reports $16,420 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battle Ground High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Homelink River | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Yacolt Primary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Laurin Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Captain Strong | 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
- 901
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 747
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 745
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 649
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar high schools in Brush Prairie
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~1,502 students)
Frequently asked questions about Prairie High School
How many students attend Prairie High School?
Prairie High School has 1,502 students enrolled. It is a high school in Brush Prairie, WA. CCD year-over-year: 1,603 (2022-23) → 1,531 (2023-24), nearly flat (-72).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prairie High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Prairie High School is 20:1, which is 14% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Prairie High School?
30.9% of students at Prairie High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Prairie High School?
The largest demographic group at Prairie High School is White at 64.8% of enrollment, in Brush Prairie, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Prairie High School?
Prairie High School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 High School rank among public schools in Brush Prairie?
By Resource Investment Index, Prairie High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Brush Prairie, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Brush Prairie on the city page.
What other schools are in Battle Ground School District?
Besides Prairie High School, Battle Ground School District also operates Battle Ground High School (1,759 students), Homelink River (901 students), and Yacolt Primary (747 students). See the Battle Ground School District district page for the complete list.