- Enrollment
- 1,766
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cedar Rapids, IA
Prairie Ridge Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Prairie Ridge Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 190786000761
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Prairie Ridge Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #2 of 17
- schools in Cedar Rapids · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 30.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Prairie Ridge Elementary has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Prairie Ridge Elementary ranks #2 of 17 schools in Cedar Rapids, IA.
School address
District: College Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190786000761 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Prairie Ridge Elementary held near 449 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 30.4 → 30.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 190786000761 · Cedar Rapids, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
438 enr · 14.6:1 · 30.2% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Prairie High School (1,766 students)
Prairie Ridge Elementary held near 449 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE held 30.4 → 30.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Prairie Ridge Elementary 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
- This school 438
Prairie Ridge Elementary
438 students
- Prairie Crest 434
Prairie Crest Elementary
434 students
What this shows Prairie Ridge Elementary reports 438 students on the CCD universe file.
How Prairie Ridge Elementary compares
Prairie Ridge Elementary 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 | 14.6:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.2% | ▼ 17% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 438 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
438
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 60% in Iowa - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 438 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.9%
African American 11.2%
Two or More 9.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.4%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 69.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.3, Prairie Ridge Elementary 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 Ridge Elementary 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Prairie Hill Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Prairie Crest Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Prairie Ridge Elementary'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
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 Crest Elementary
Standard public school
434 students 15:1 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 (~438 students)
Frequently asked questions about Prairie Ridge Elementary
How many students attend Prairie Ridge Elementary?
Prairie Ridge Elementary has 438 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cedar Rapids, IA. CCD year-over-year: 440 (2022-23) → 449 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prairie Ridge Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Prairie Ridge Elementary is 14.6:1, which is 1% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 7% 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 Ridge Elementary?
30.2% of students at Prairie Ridge Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Prairie Ridge Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Prairie Ridge Elementary is White at 69.9% of enrollment, in Cedar Rapids, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Prairie Ridge Elementary?
Prairie Ridge Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Ridge Elementary rank among schools in Cedar Rapids?
By Resource Investment Index, Prairie Ridge Elementary ranks #2 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 Ridge Elementary, 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.