Average
#1264 of 2,221 schools in MO
Prairie Home Elem.
Elementary School · PRAIRIE HOME R-V
301 HWY DRIVE, Prairie Home, MO 65068
Enrollment
57
Student-Teacher
8.1:1
Score
6.1
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
57
Student-Teacher
8.1:1
Score
6.1
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Missouri schools
#1,264 of 2,221
In Prairie Home
#2 of 2
public schools
In district
#2 of 2
PRAIRIE HOME R-V
School environment
9.4 / 10
Excellent
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Prairie Home Elem.
Elementary School in Prairie Home · grades Kindergarten – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Prairie Home Elem.
Prairie Home Elem. is a public elementary school in Prairie Home, MO, part of PRAIRIE HOME R-V. Prairie Home Elem. serves approximately 57 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 8.1:1 student-teacher ratio. Prairie Home Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,264 of 2,221 schools in MO.
Structured state assessment records for Prairie Home Elem. show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 6.1 · Average
- MO avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
At 57 students, Prairie Home Elem. is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 8.1:1 students to teachers, Prairie Home Elem. sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Prairie Home Elem. sits in a rural area, which can mean longer drives for some families. Rural schools are often community anchors with smaller classes, but check transportation, after-school options, and access to specialized services before you commit.
Score Breakdown
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Prairie Home Elem. — Students at Prairie Home Elem. score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
50.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores MO EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 28 test records from MO state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage 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: 3.8/10.
How Prairie Home Elem. Compares
See how Prairie Home Elem. performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
301 HWY DRIVE, Prairie Home, MO 65068
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Prairie Home Elem. may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. CALIFORNIA ELEM. (rated 8.3/10, 12.7 miles away, in nearby California), which scores notably higher. Another option is MILL CREEK ELEM. (rated 8.2/10, 13.5 miles away, in nearby Columbia), which scores notably higher. Additionally, BUNCETON ELEM. (rated 7.9/10, 10.8 miles away, in nearby Bunceton), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Prairie Home, see our Prairie Home schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 13.5 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| PRAIRIE HOME HIGH Prairie Home | 0.0 mi | 6.2 |
| JAMESTOWN C-I ELEM. Jamestown | 7.3 mi | 7.4 |
| JAMESTOWN C-I HIGH Jamestown | 7.3 mi | 7.1 |
| ZION LUTHERAN SCHOOL Bunceton | 7.6 mi | — |
| CLARKSBURG ELEM. Clarksburg | 11.6 mi | 6.6 |
| CALIFORNIA HIGH California | 12.5 mi | 7.4 |
| CALIFORNIA ELEM. California | 12.7 mi | 8.3 |
| CALIFORNIA MIDDLE California | 12.8 mi | 6.8 |
| BUNCETON ELEM. Bunceton | 10.8 mi | 7.9 |
| BUNCETON HIGH Bunceton | 10.8 mi | 5.6 |
| BEULAH RALPH ELEMENTARY Columbia | 11.4 mi | 7.9 |
| DAVID BARTON ELEM. Boonville | 13.3 mi | 6.7 |
| HANNAH COLE PRIMARY Boonville | 12.6 mi | 5.9 |
| LAURA SPEED ELLIOTT MIDDLE Boonville | 13.4 mi | 4.0 |
| SS PETER & PAUL SCHOOL Boonville | 13.5 mi | 5.7 |
| BOONVILLE HIGH Boonville | 12.8 mi | 6.1 |
| MIDWAY HEIGHTS ELEM. Columbia | 13.8 mi | 6.6 |
| JOHN WARNER MIDDLE SCHOOL Columbia | 13.1 mi | 8.2 |
| CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP SCHOOL Columbia | 14.1 mi | 5.6 |
| MILL CREEK ELEM. Columbia | 13.5 mi | 8.2 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 65068 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$61,875
Median Home Value
$193,100
Median Rent
$780/mo
Population
849
College Educated
30%
Homeownership
84.6%
Avg Commute
33 min
Poverty Rate
17.9%
Median Age
46.6
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| MILLERSVILLE ATTENDANCE CTR. Millersville, MO | 6.1 |
| CALHOUN ELEM. Calhoun, MO | 6.0 |
| ST MARK'S LUTHERAN SCHOOL Eureka, MO | 6.0 |
| DELTA C-7 ELEM. Deering, MO | 6.2 |
| LATHAM ELEM. Latham, MO | 6.2 |
| MIAMI ELEM. Miami, MO | 6.2 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Prairie Home Elem.
What grades does Prairie Home Elem. serve?
Prairie Home Elem. serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Prairie Home Elem.?
Prairie Home Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 57 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prairie Home Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Prairie Home Elem. is 8.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Prairie Home Elem. rank in MO?
Prairie Home Elem. ranks #1,264 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Prairie Home Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Prairie Home Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Home Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Prairie Home Elem. has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Prairie Home Elem. a charter school?
No, Prairie Home Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Prairie Home Elem. a Title I school?
No, Prairie Home Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Prairie Home Elem.?
50.9% of students at Prairie Home 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.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 57
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 50.9%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Cooper County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.5%
- Phone
- (660) 841-5296
Resources & Links
District
PRAIRIE HOME R-V- District Enrollment
- 142
- Schools in District
- 2
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $14,521
- District Rank
- #2 of 2
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