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#793 of 1,280 schools in IA
Prairie City Elementary School
Elementary School · Pcm Comm School District · Prairie City, IA
A Pcm Comm School District elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 490 309 East Plainsmen Road, Prairie City, IA 50228
- Math 72% vs IA 75% (2025)
- Reading 72% vs IA 72% (2025)
- 13:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Prairie City Elementary School score 72% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 79%).
2025 ISASP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 8 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 72% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 78% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 78% (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 35 test records from IA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
27.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Prairie City 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 36Car-Dependent
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Low233/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Prairie City), 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
$89,511
Median home value
$197,200
Median rent
$796/mo
College educated
31.2%
Homeownership
82.9%
Poverty rate
1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 50228; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 in PCM Comm School District
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | PK–3 | Not available | 192 | 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.
Pcm Comm School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $11,871NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Prairie City Elementary School is listed in PCM Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Prairie City Elementary School
Prairie City Elementary School is a public elementary school in Prairie City, IA, part of Pcm Comm School District, serving approximately 312 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #793 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Prairie City Elementary School
What grades does Prairie City Elementary School serve?
Prairie City Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Prairie City Elementary School?
Prairie City Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 312 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prairie City Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Prairie City Elementary School is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Prairie City Elementary School rank in IA?
Prairie City Elementary School ranks #793 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is Prairie City Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Prairie City Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 City Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Prairie City Elementary School has 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Prairie City Elementary School a charter school?
No, Prairie City Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Prairie City Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Prairie City Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Prairie City Elementary School?
27.9% of students at Prairie City 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
- 312
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Jasper County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.0%
- Phone
- (515) 994-8222
- Area population (ZIP 50228)
- 2,345
- Area average commute
- 32.7 min
- Area median age
- 39
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 ISASP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ISASP. 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 ISASP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ISASP. 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 50228; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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