Below Average
#2841 of 3,192 schools in MI
Prairie Ridge Elementary School
Elementary School · Kalamazoo Public Schools · Kalamazoo, MI
A Kalamazoo Public Schools elementary school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2294 SOUTH 9TH ST, Kalamazoo, MI 49009
- Math 24% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 37% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 18.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Prairie Ridge Elementary School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 58 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 30% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
Based on 30 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
65.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Prairie Ridge 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 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,785/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Kalamazoo), 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
$82,364
Median home value
$330,300
Median rent
$1,089/mo
College educated
50.1%
Homeownership
64.5%
Poverty rate
11.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49009; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | PK–12 | 0.7 mi | 181 | Compare → |
| Kalamazoo Christian Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.8private | PK–4 | 1.8 mi | 405 | Compare → |
| Arcadia Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | PK–5 | 2.5 mi | 381 | Compare → |
| Winchell Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–5 | 3.2 mi | 491 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Kalamazoo Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 31
- Rank in district
- #18 of 25
- District spending per student
- $16,528NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Prairie Ridge Elementary School is listed in Kalamazoo Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Prairie Ridge Elementary School
Prairie Ridge Elementary School is a public elementary school in Kalamazoo, MI, part of Kalamazoo Public Schools, serving approximately 472 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 18.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,841 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Prairie Ridge Elementary School
What grades does Prairie Ridge Elementary School serve?
Prairie Ridge Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Prairie Ridge Elementary School?
Prairie Ridge Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 472 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prairie Ridge Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Prairie Ridge Elementary School is 18.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Prairie Ridge Elementary School rank in MI?
Prairie Ridge Elementary School ranks #2,841 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Prairie Ridge Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Prairie Ridge Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Ridge Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Prairie Ridge Elementary School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Prairie Ridge Elementary School a charter school?
No, Prairie Ridge Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Prairie Ridge Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Prairie Ridge Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Prairie Ridge Elementary School?
65.7% of students at Prairie Ridge 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
- 472
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Kalamazoo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 45.3%
- Phone
- (269) 337-0630
- Area population (ZIP 49009)
- 47,606
- Area average commute
- 20.6 min
- Area median age
- 37.1
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 49009; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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