- Enrollment
- 1,766
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cedar Rapids, IA
Prairie View Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Prairie View Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 190786000391
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Prairie View Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Iowa schools.
- #3 of 17
- schools in Cedar Rapids · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 29.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Prairie View Elementary School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Prairie View Elementary School ranks #3 of 17 schools in Cedar Rapids, IA.
School address
District: College Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190786000391 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Prairie View Elementary School held near 426 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 29.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 190786000391 · Cedar Rapids, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
430 enr · 14.8:1 · 29.9% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Prairie High School (1,766 students)
Prairie View Elementary School held near 426 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE held 29.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Prairie View 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 430
Prairie View Elementary School
430 students
What this shows Prairie View Elementary School reports 430 students on the CCD universe file.
How Prairie View Elementary School compares
Prairie View 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 | 14.8:1 | ▼ 0% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.9% | ▼ 18% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 430 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
430
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 63% in Iowa - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors0.9 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 62.6%
African American 17.4%
Hispanic or Latino 10.2%
Two or More 8.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.2%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 62.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.1, Prairie View 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 View 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 | Similar 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 View 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 (~430 students)
Frequently asked questions about Prairie View Elementary School
How many students attend Prairie View Elementary School?
Prairie View Elementary School has 430 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cedar Rapids, IA. CCD year-over-year: 418 (2022-23) → 426 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prairie View Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Prairie View Elementary School is 14.8:1, which is 0% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Prairie View Elementary School?
29.9% of students at Prairie View Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Prairie View Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Prairie View Elementary School is White at 62.6% of enrollment, in Cedar Rapids, IA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Prairie View Elementary School?
Prairie View Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 View Elementary School rank among schools in Cedar Rapids?
By Resource Investment Index, Prairie View Elementary School ranks #3 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 View 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.