- Enrollment
- 1,601
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Post Falls, ID
Prairie View Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Prairie View Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 160267000209
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Prairie View Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Idaho schools.
- #6 of 12
- public schools in Post Falls · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.4:1
- large classes for Idaho
- 22.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Prairie View Elementary has class sizes larger than 75% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Prairie View Elementary ranks #6 of 12 public schools in Post Falls, ID.
School address
District: Post Falls District · Idaho
NCES ID 160267000209 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-56 students YoY
Prairie View Elementary shrank from 391 students in 2022-23 to 335 in 2023-24 (-14.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 18.9 → 17.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-56 students YoY 160267000209 · Post Falls, ID Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
349 enr · 19.4:1 · 22.3% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Post Falls High School (1,601 students)
Prairie View Elementary shrank from 391 students in 2022-23 to 335 in 2023-24 (-14.3%). Teacher FTE lost 18.9 → 17.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Prairie View Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Post Falls Hig
Post Falls High School
1,601 students
- Post Falls Mid
Post Falls Middle School
746 students
- River City Mid 550
River City Middle School
550 students
- Ponderosa Elem 466
Ponderosa Elementary School
466 students
- West Ridge Ele 425
West Ridge Elementary School
425 students
- This school 349
Prairie View Elementary
349 students
What this shows Prairie View Elementary reports 349 students on the CCD universe file.
How Prairie View Elementary compares
Prairie View Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Idaho and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.4:1 | ▲ 13% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.3% | ▼ 24% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 349 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.4:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
349
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% below the Idaho average of 29.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.4:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 75% in Idaho - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$9,401
per pupil, district-wide
- below Idaho avg of $12,445
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.0%
Hispanic or Latino 8.0%
Two or More 2.3%
Asian 0.9%
African American 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 88.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.9, Prairie View Elementary is less mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Post Falls District reports $9,401 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Prairie View Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Post Falls High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Post Falls Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| River City Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ponderosa Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Ridge Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Prairie View Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 746
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~349 students)
Frequently asked questions about Prairie View Elementary
How many students attend Prairie View Elementary?
Prairie View Elementary has 349 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Post Falls, ID. CCD year-over-year: 391 (2022-23) → 335 (2023-24), down 56.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prairie View Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Prairie View Elementary is 19.4:1, which is 13% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Prairie View Elementary?
22.3% of students at Prairie View Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Prairie View Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Prairie View Elementary is White at 88.0% of enrollment, in Post Falls, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Prairie View Elementary?
Prairie View Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Prairie View Elementary rank among public schools in Post Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Prairie View Elementary ranks #6 of 12 public schools in Post Falls, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Post Falls on the city page.
What other schools are in Post Falls District?
Besides Prairie View Elementary, Post Falls District also operates Post Falls High School (1,601 students), Post Falls Middle School (746 students), and River City Middle School (550 students). See the Post Falls District district page for the complete list.