Needs Improvement
#3075 of 3,192 schools in MI
Prairie Elementary School
Elementary School · Adrian Public Schools · Adrian, MI
An Adrian Public Schools elementary school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2568 AIRPORT HWY, Adrian, MI 49221
- Math 8% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 21% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Prairie Elementary School score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 17 points since 2019, to 15% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 44% (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 34 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
80.1%
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 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 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,993/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Adrian), 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
$57,316
Median home value
$158,700
Median rent
$986/mo
College educated
22.3%
Homeownership
69%
Poverty rate
17.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49221; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maurice Spear CampusEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 4–12 | 0.3 mi | 29 | Compare → |
| St Stephen Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 30 | Compare → |
| Lincoln Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK–5 | 1.4 mi | 291 | Compare → |
| Montessori Children's House of LenaweePrivate · tuition | 5.9private | PK–K | 1.5 mi | 44 | 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.
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.
Adrian Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #7 of 7
- District spending per student
- $15,679NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Prairie Elementary School is listed in Adrian Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Prairie Elementary School
Prairie Elementary School is a public elementary school in Adrian, MI, part of Adrian Public Schools, serving approximately 201 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10 and ranks #3,075 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% 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 5th.
How many students attend Prairie Elementary School?
Prairie Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 201 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prairie Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Prairie Elementary School is 13.4:1. 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 MI?
Prairie Elementary School ranks #3,075 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Prairie Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Prairie Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 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 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% 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?
80.1% 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
- 201
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Lenawee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 57.2%
- Phone
- (517) 265-5082
- Area population (ZIP 49221)
- 41,041
- Area average commute
- 21.5 min
- Area median age
- 40.4
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 · 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 49221; 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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