PRAIRIE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Prairie Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Elk Grove Unified school district, located in Sacramento, CA with about 912 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 34 teachers, Prairie Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 26:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Prairie Elementary School is located in the Valley Hi/South Sacramento area and is part of the Elk Grove Unified School District. The school serves a diverse student population, reflecting the multi-cultural demographic of the surrounding community. Like many schools in the district, Prairie Elementary places a strong emphasis on foundational academic skills, including literacy and mathematics, while working to provide a supportive environment that addresses the unique needs of its students.

In addition to its core curriculum, Prairie Elementary focuses on fostering a positive school climate through community involvement and extracurricular engagement. The school staff generally works to implement district-wide initiatives aimed at closing achievement gaps and promoting student wellness. For families in the 95823 zip code, the school serves as a central hub for early childhood education, offering programs that prioritize both social-emotional development and academic readiness as students prepare for middle school.

For more information, contact Prairie Elementary at (916) 422-1843 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.