Very Good
#2966 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 31% in state
Prairie Elementary
Elementary School · Pacheco Union Elementary · Anderson, CA
A Pacheco Union Elementary elementary school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
20981 Dersch Rd., Anderson, CA 96007
- Math 49% vs CA 41% (2024)
- Reading 49% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 20.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Prairie Elementary score 49% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 5 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 49% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
50.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Prairie Elementary 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: High2,211/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Anderson), 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
$65,000
Median home value
$284,800
Median rent
$1,037/mo
College educated
16.3%
Homeownership
70.2%
Poverty rate
14.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 96007; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meadow Lane ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–5 | 1.8 mi | 450 | Compare → |
| Northern Summit Academy ShastaCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.1 | K–12 | 2.3 mi | 196 | Compare → |
| Independent Educational ProgramsPrivate · tuition | 5.2private | 1–12 | 2.7 mi | 43 | Compare → |
| North State Aspire AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–8 | 3.1 mi | 9 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Pacheco Union Elementary
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $14,175NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Prairie Elementary is listed in Pacheco Union Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Prairie Elementary
Prairie Elementary is a public elementary school in Anderson, CA, part of Pacheco Union Elementary, serving approximately 335 students in grades Kindergarten-3rd with a 20.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,966 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Prairie Elementary
What grades does Prairie Elementary serve?
Prairie Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 3rd.
How many students attend Prairie Elementary?
Prairie Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 335 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prairie Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Prairie Elementary is 20.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Prairie Elementary rank in CA?
Prairie Elementary ranks #2,966 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Prairie Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Prairie Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Prairie Elementary has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Prairie Elementary a charter school?
No, Prairie Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Prairie Elementary a Title I school?
No, Prairie Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Prairie Elementary?
50.1% of students at Prairie Elementary 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
- Kindergarten – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 335
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Shasta County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.3%
- Phone
- (530) 365-1801
- Area population (ZIP 96007)
- 25,009
- Area average commute
- 19.1 min
- Area median age
- 39.9
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 · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. 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 96007; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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