- Enrollment
- 1,574
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Waukee, IA
Prairieview School
Federal NCES profile for Prairieview School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 193051000931
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Prairieview School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Iowa schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Waukee · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9:1
- small classes for Iowa
- 9.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Prairieview School has class sizes smaller than 96% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Prairieview School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Waukee, IA.
School address
District: Waukee Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 193051000931 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+39 students YoY
Prairieview School held near 1,078 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+39 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 60.4 → 63.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+39 students YoY 193051000931 · Waukee, IA Other · MID · TRAD
539 enr · 9:1 · 9.8% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Northwest High School (1,574 students)
Prairieview School held near 1,078 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+39 headcount). Teacher FTE added 60.4 → 63.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Prairieview School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northwest High
Northwest High School
1,574 students
- Waukee High Sc
Waukee High School
1,375 students
- South Middle S
South Middle School
1,092 students
- Timberline Sch
Timberline School
992 students
- Waukee Middle
Waukee Middle School
867 students
- This school 539
Prairieview School
539 students
What this shows Prairieview School reports 539 students on the CCD universe file.
How Prairieview School compares
Prairieview 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 | 9:1 | ▼ 39% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.8% | ▼ 73% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 539 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
539
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
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
9:1
students per teacher
- 39% below state mean
Top 4% in Iowa - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
39.9%
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
$11,927
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 180 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
60
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.2%
Hispanic or Latino 10.2%
Asian 6.5%
African American 6.1%
Two or More 4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 72.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.8, Prairieview School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Waukee Comm School District reports $11,927 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Prairieview School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Waukee High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Timberline School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Waukee Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Prairieview School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,375
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,092
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 992
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 867
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar other schools in Waukee
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 (~539 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Prairieview School
How many students attend Prairieview School?
Prairieview School has 539 students enrolled. It is a public school in Waukee, IA. CCD year-over-year: 1,039 (2022-23) → 1,078 (2023-24), nearly flat (+39).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prairieview School?
The student-teacher ratio at Prairieview School is 9:1, which is 39% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 43% 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 Prairieview School?
9.8% of students at Prairieview School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Prairieview School?
The largest demographic group at Prairieview School is White at 72.2% of enrollment, in Waukee, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Prairieview School?
Prairieview School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Prairieview School rank among schools in Waukee?
By Resource Investment Index, Prairieview School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Waukee, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Waukee on the city page.
What other schools are in Waukee Comm School District?
Besides Prairieview School, Waukee Comm School District also operates Northwest High School (1,574 students), Waukee High School (1,375 students), and South Middle School (1,092 students). See the Waukee Comm School District district page for the complete list.