- Enrollment
- 1,717
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Goshen, IN
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 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180393002180
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Prairie View Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Indiana schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Goshen · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.2:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 52.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Prairie View Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 92% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Prairie View Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Goshen, IN.
School address
District: Goshen Community Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180393002180 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+32 students YoY
Prairie View Elementary School grew from 386 students in 2022-23 to 418 in 2023-24 (+8.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 37.4 → 35.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+32 students YoY 180393002180 · Goshen, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
415 enr · 11.2:1 · 52.6% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Goshen High School (1,717 students)
Prairie View Elementary School grew from 386 students in 2022-23 to 418 in 2023-24 (+8.3%). Teacher FTE lost 37.4 → 35.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Prairie View Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Goshen High Sc
Goshen High School
1,717 students
- Goshen Junior
Goshen Junior High School
927 students
- Goshen Interme
Goshen Intermediate School
889 students
- Model Elementa 474
Model Elementary School
474 students
- This school 415
Prairie View Elementary School
415 students
- Waterford Elem 400
Waterford Elementary School
400 students
What this shows Prairie View Elementary School reports 415 students on the CCD universe file.
How Prairie View Elementary School compares
Prairie View Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.2:1 | ▼ 30% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.6% | ▲ 6% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 415 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
415
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 8% in Indiana - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.7%
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
$13,439
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
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 415 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 52.5%
White 38.8%
Two or More 5.5%
Asian 1.4%
African American 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 52.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.0, Prairie View Elementary School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Goshen Community Schools reports $13,439 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goshen High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Goshen Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Goshen Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Model Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Waterford Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher 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
- 927
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 889
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar other schools in Goshen
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~415 students)
Frequently asked questions about Prairie View Elementary School
How many students attend Prairie View Elementary School?
Prairie View Elementary School has 415 students enrolled. It is a public school in Goshen, IN. CCD year-over-year: 386 (2022-23) → 418 (2023-24), up 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prairie View Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Prairie View Elementary School is 11.2:1, which is 30% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 29% 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 View Elementary School?
52.6% of students at Prairie View Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Prairie View Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Prairie View Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 52.5% of enrollment, in Goshen, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Prairie View Elementary School?
Prairie View Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Goshen?
By Resource Investment Index, Prairie View Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Goshen, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Goshen on the city page.
What other schools are in Goshen Community Schools?
Besides Prairie View Elementary School, Goshen Community Schools also operates Goshen High School (1,717 students), Goshen Junior High School (927 students), and Goshen Intermediate School (889 students). See the Goshen Community Schools district page for the complete list.