Very Good
#345 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 16% in state
Prairie Branch Elem.
Elementary School · GRAIN VALLEY R-V
PO BOX 304, Grain Valley, MO 64029
Enrollment
552
Student-Teacher
12.3:1
Score
7.9
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
552
Student-Teacher
12.3:1
Score
7.9
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Missouri schools
#345 of 2,221
In Grain Valley
#3 of 8
public schools
In district
#3 of 8
GRAIN VALLEY R-V
School environment
8.1 / 10
Excellent
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Prairie Branch Elem.
Elementary School in Grain Valley · grades Kindergarten – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Prairie Branch Elem.
Prairie Branch Elem. is a public elementary school in Grain Valley, MO, part of GRAIN VALLEY R-V. Prairie Branch Elem. serves approximately 552 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Prairie Branch Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #345 of 2,221 schools in MO.
Structured state assessment records for Prairie Branch Elem. show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
- This school 7.9 · Very Good
- District avg 6.1
- MO avg 6.4
Score Breakdown
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Prairie Branch Elem. — Students at Prairie Branch Elem. score 55% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
13.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores MO MAP (2024-25)
Based on 40 test records from MO state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 8.0/10.
How Prairie Branch Elem. Compares
See how Prairie Branch Elem. performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
PO BOX 304, Grain Valley, MO 64029
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Prairie Branch Elem. may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. FRANKLIN SMITH ELEM. (rated 9.6/10, 4.5 miles away, in nearby Blue Springs), which scores notably higher. Another option is JAMES LEWIS ELEM. (rated 9.2/10, 3.2 miles away, in nearby Blue Springs), which scores notably higher. Additionally, JAMES WALKER ELEM. (rated 8.1/10, 2.8 miles away, in nearby Blue Springs), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Grain Valley, see our Grain Valley schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 5.0 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| GRAIN VALLEY EARLY CHILDHD CTR Grain Valley | 1.0 mi | 4.5 |
| GRAIN VALLEY NORTH MIDDLE SCHL Grain Valley | 1.1 mi | 8.4 |
| MATTHEWS ELEM. Grain Valley | 1.6 mi | 4.6 |
| SNI-A-BAR ELEM. Grain Valley | 2.0 mi | 7.8 |
| GRAIN VALLEY HIGH Grain Valley | 2.1 mi | 7.2 |
| LUCY FRANKLIN ELEM. Blue Springs | 2.5 mi | 7.6 |
| GRAIN VALLEY SOUTH MIDDLE SCHL Grain Valley | 3.3 mi | 7.9 |
| STONY POINT ELEM. Grain Valley | 3.3 mi | 4.1 |
| JAMES WALKER ELEM. Blue Springs | 2.8 mi | 8.1 |
| BRITTANY HILL MIDDLE Blue Springs | 2.8 mi | 7.9 |
| BLUE SPRINGS SOUTH HIGH Blue Springs | 3.1 mi | 7.0 |
| WILLIAM BRYANT ELEM. Blue Springs | 3.2 mi | 5.6 |
| JAMES LEWIS ELEM. Blue Springs | 3.2 mi | 9.2 |
| ST JOHN LALANDE SCHOOL Blue Springs | 3.3 mi | 6.3 |
| DANIEL YOUNG ELEM. Blue Springs | 4.0 mi | 4.4 |
| BLUE SPRINGS HIGH Blue Springs | 3.9 mi | 6.8 |
| THOMAS J. ULTICAN ELEM. Blue Springs | 4.0 mi | 4.8 |
| PLAZA HEIGHTS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Blue Springs | 4.4 mi | 6.3 |
| FRANKLIN SMITH ELEM. Blue Springs | 4.5 mi | 9.6 |
| CORDILL-MASON ELEM. Blue Springs | 5.0 mi | 6.7 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 64029 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$89,074
Median Home Value
$284,700
Median Rent
$1,369/mo
Population
21,643
College Educated
30%
Homeownership
72.4%
Avg Commute
25.6 min
Poverty Rate
6.8%
Median Age
37.2
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| BEULAH RALPH ELEMENTARY Columbia, MO | 7.9 |
| DONALD D. SIEGRIST ELEM. Platte City, MO | 7.9 |
| LEE HUNTER ELEM. Sikeston, MO | 7.9 |
| LONG ELEM. St. Louis, MO | 7.9 |
| MASON RIDGE ELEM. Town & Country, MO | 7.9 |
| PHEASANT POINT ELEM. O'Fallon, MO | 7.9 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Prairie Branch Elem.
What grades does Prairie Branch Elem. serve?
Prairie Branch Elem. serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Prairie Branch Elem.?
Prairie Branch Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 552 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prairie Branch Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Prairie Branch Elem. is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Prairie Branch Elem. rank in MO?
Prairie Branch Elem. ranks #345 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Prairie Branch Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Prairie Branch Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Branch Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Prairie Branch Elem. has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Prairie Branch Elem. a charter school?
No, Prairie Branch Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Prairie Branch Elem. a Title I school?
No, Prairie Branch Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Prairie Branch Elem.?
13.2% of students at Prairie Branch Elem. qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 552
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 13.2%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Jackson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.6%
- Phone
- (816) 847-5070
Resources & Links
District
GRAIN VALLEY R-V- District Enrollment
- 4,448
- Schools in District
- 8
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $11,206
- District Rank
- #3 of 8
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