Excellent
#8 of 719 schools in ID
Top 1% in state
Prairie Elementary School
Elementary School · Cottonwood Joint District · Cottonwood, ID
A Cottonwood Joint District elementary school where students score 24 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 570, Cottonwood, ID 83522
- Math 77% proficient (2022)
- Reading 72% proficient (2022)
- 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Prairie Elementary School score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ID average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 8 points since 2019, reaching 75% in 2022.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from ID state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
26.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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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 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average362/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
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
$67,438
Median home value
$237,900
Median rent
$850/mo
College educated
17.5%
Homeownership
77.2%
Poverty rate
12.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 83522; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John Bosco AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.2 | PK–12 | 0.5 mi | 92 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Cottonwood Joint District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $11,565NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Prairie Elementary School is listed in COTTONWOOD JOINT DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Prairie Elementary School
Prairie Elementary School is a public elementary school in Cottonwood, ID, part of Cottonwood Joint District, serving approximately 241 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10 and ranks #8 of 719 schools in ID. State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
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 6th.
How many students attend Prairie Elementary School?
Prairie Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 241 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prairie Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Prairie Elementary School is 15.1:1. 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 ID?
Prairie Elementary School ranks #8 of 719 schools in ID.
What is Prairie Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Prairie Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 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 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
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?
26.6% 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 241
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Idaho County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 5.8%
- Phone
- (208) 962-3122
- Area population (ZIP 83522)
- 2,620
- Area median age
- 35.1
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 83522; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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