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#1276 of 1,815 schools in CO
Prairie Elementary School
Elementary School · School District No. Re-11 in the County of Weld and State of · New Raymer, CO
A School District No. Re-11 in the County of Weld and State of elementary school where students score 29 points below what's typical for similar communities.
P O BOX 68, New Raymer, CO 80742
- Math 13% vs CO 36% (2025)
- Reading 23% vs CO 45% (2025)
- 8.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Prairie Elementary School score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 22 points since 2020, to 18% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 29 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
30.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Prairie 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 0Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average264/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$80,833
Median home value
$237,500
Median rent
$785/mo
College educated
21.6%
Homeownership
81%
Poverty rate
11.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80742; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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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.
School District No. Re-11 in the County of Weld and State of
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $17,529NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Prairie Elementary School is listed in School District No. Re-11 in the county of Weld and State of; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Prairie Elementary School
Prairie Elementary School is a public elementary school in New Raymer, CO, part of School District No. Re-11 in the County of Weld and State of, serving approximately 79 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 8.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,276 of 1,815 schools in CO.
State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Prairie Elementary School
What grades does Prairie Elementary School serve?
Prairie Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Prairie Elementary School?
Prairie Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 79 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prairie Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Prairie Elementary School is 8.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Prairie Elementary School rank in CO?
Prairie Elementary School ranks #1,276 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Prairie Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Prairie Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Prairie Elementary School has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Prairie Elementary School a charter school?
No, Prairie Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Prairie Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Prairie Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Prairie Elementary School?
30.4% of students at Prairie 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 79
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Weld County
- Phone
- (970) 437-5351
- Area population (ZIP 80742)
- 215
- Area median age
- 61.6
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 CMAS · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 CMAS · 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 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 80742; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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