PRAIRIE LEA ISD

District Overview
Located along Highway 80 in Prairie Lea, Texas (ZIP 78661), Prairie Lea Independent School District is an active, traditional public school district serving students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. Operating out of a single instructional facility, the district provides a seamless, all-in-one educational pathway for local families. Positioned in a distant rural setting within the greater Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos metropolitan region, Prairie Lea ISD combines the tranquil atmosphere of a close-knit rural community with accessibility to the broader central Texas area, offering a stable environment where young learners can grow from early childhood to high school graduation under one roof.

During the 2024–2025 academic year, Prairie Lea ISD educates a student body of 267 children, reflecting a diverse demographics profile predominantly made up of Hispanic and White students, alongside Black and multi-racial peers. The district's small enrollment is anchored by a substantial workforce, featuring approximately 73 full-time equivalent staff members. This includes 36 dedicated classroom teachers, 2 instructional aides, and 35 support staff members. With an exceptional student-to-teacher ratio of roughly 7 to 1, Prairie Lea ISD is uniquely positioned to deliver highly personalized instruction, strong faculty mentorship, and a tailored learning experience suited for academic research and family engagement alike.
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Total Schools
267
Total Students
36.0
Full-Time Teachers
7.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PRAIRIE LEA ISD
Demographic Student Count
White55
Hispanic187
Black13
Two or More12
  • Hispanic
    187 (70.0%)
  • White
    55 (20.6%)
  • Black
    13 (4.9%)
  • Two or More
    12 (4.5%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in PRAIRIE LEA ISD
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary0
Middle0
High0
Other2
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:1
Students:267*
Teachers (FTE):36.0*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:7.4
Schools in PRAIRIE LEA ISD
Found 2 Schools