- Enrollment
- 3,687
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Granger, IN
Prairie Vista Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Prairie Vista Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180876002341
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Prairie Vista Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Indiana schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Granger · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 20.5:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 14.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Prairie Vista Elementary School has class sizes larger than 92% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Prairie Vista Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Granger, IN.
School address
District: Penn-Harris-Madison School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180876002341 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Prairie Vista Elementary School held near 498 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.8 → 27.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 180876002341 · Granger, IN Elementary · MID · TRAD
513 enr · 20.5:1 · 14.1% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Penn High School (3,687 students)
Prairie Vista Elementary School held near 498 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.8 → 27.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Prairie Vista Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Penn High Scho
Penn High School
3,687 students
- Schmucker Midd 1,041
Schmucker Middle School
1,041 students
- Discovery Midd 941
Discovery Middle School
941 students
- Horizon Elemen 679
Horizon Elementary School
679 students
- Virgil I Griss 662
Virgil I Grissom Middle School
662 students
- This school 513
Prairie Vista Elementary School
513 students
What this shows Prairie Vista Elementary School reports 513 students on the CCD universe file.
How Prairie Vista Elementary School compares
Prairie Vista Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.5:1 | ▲ 29% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.1% | ▼ 72% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 513 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.5:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
513
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.5:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 92% in Indiana - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
15.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,141
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.8%
Asian 8.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%
Two or More 7.0%
African American 6.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 70.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.8, Prairie Vista Elementary School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Penn-Harris-Madison School Corp reports $11,141 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Prairie Vista Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penn High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Schmucker Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Discovery Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Horizon Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Virgil I Grissom Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Prairie Vista Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,041
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 941
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 679
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar elementary schools in Granger
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~513 students)
Frequently asked questions about Prairie Vista Elementary School
How many students attend Prairie Vista Elementary School?
Prairie Vista Elementary School has 513 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Granger, IN. CCD year-over-year: 509 (2022-23) → 498 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prairie Vista Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Prairie Vista Elementary School is 20.5:1, which is 29% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Prairie Vista Elementary School?
14.1% of students at Prairie Vista Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Prairie Vista Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Prairie Vista Elementary School is White at 70.8% of enrollment, in Granger, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Prairie Vista Elementary School?
Prairie Vista Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Prairie Vista Elementary School rank among public schools in Granger?
By Resource Investment Index, Prairie Vista Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Granger, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Granger on the city page.
What other schools are in Penn-Harris-Madison School Corp?
Besides Prairie Vista Elementary School, Penn-Harris-Madison School Corp also operates Penn High School (3,687 students), Schmucker Middle School (1,041 students), and Discovery Middle School (941 students). See the Penn-Harris-Madison School Corp district page for the complete list.