Enrollment
539
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
60.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
-39% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
9.8%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-73% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Prairieview School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Prairieview School
Prairieview School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Waukee, Iowa, enrolling 539 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 9:1, Prairieview School is leaner than roughly 96% of Iowa schools and 39% under the state's 14.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 9.8% free-meal eligibility runs 73% below the Iowa average.
Enrollment of 539 puts it in the larger third of Iowa schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Against 152 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #40.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and Hispanic or Latino (10%) (diversity index 46/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 180 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Waukee's public schools, it stands alongside Timberline School (992 students): Prairieview School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (9:1 vs 16.8:1).
Waukee Comm School District also operates Northwest High School (1,574 students) and Waukee High School (1,375 students) alongside Prairieview School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Prairieview School compares
Prairieview School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,578
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $12,854
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Waukee Comm School District, which includes Prairieview School.
$11,578
Per student
-10%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.3%
State 44.6%
Federal 6.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,574
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Iowa, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~539 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Prairieview School a good school?
Prairieview School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Iowa schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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