Very Good
#211 of 1,036 schools in AR
Top 20% in state
Prairie Grove Elementary School
Elementary School · Prairie Grove School District · Prairie Grove, AR
An elementary school in Prairie Grove, AR serving grades Pre-K – 3rd.
300 ED STAGGS DR, Prairie Grove, AR 72753
- Math 51% vs AR 40% (2025)
- Reading 42% vs AR 36% (2025)
- 20.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Prairie Grove Elementary School score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 9 points across the 11-year record (2015–2025) and has held near 46% recently.
Show all 9 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2015-2025) · reading/ELA 42% (multi-year average, 2015-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 19 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
38.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Prairie Grove Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average618/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Prairie Grove), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$64,701
Median home value
$227,900
Median rent
$911/mo
College educated
20.3%
Homeownership
71.5%
Poverty rate
15.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72753; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Prairie Grove School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $9,989NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Prairie Grove Elementary School is listed in PRAIRIE GROVE SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Prairie Grove Elementary School
Prairie Grove Elementary School is a public elementary school in Prairie Grove, AR, part of Prairie Grove School District, serving approximately 801 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 20.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #211 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Prairie Grove Elementary School
What grades does Prairie Grove Elementary School serve?
Prairie Grove Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.
How many students attend Prairie Grove Elementary School?
Prairie Grove Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 801 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prairie Grove Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Prairie Grove Elementary School is 20.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Prairie Grove Elementary School rank in AR?
Prairie Grove Elementary School ranks #211 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Prairie Grove Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Prairie Grove Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Prairie Grove Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Prairie Grove Elementary School has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).
Is Prairie Grove Elementary School a charter school?
No, Prairie Grove Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Prairie Grove Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Prairie Grove Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Prairie Grove Elementary School?
38.1% of students at Prairie Grove Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 801
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Washington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 0.0%
- Phone
- (479) 846-4210
- Area population (ZIP 72753)
- 10,425
- Area average commute
- 27.6 min
- Area median age
- 34
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 72753; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2015-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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