Prairie Elementary School

School District No. Re-11 in the county of Weld and State of
42315 WCR 133
NEW RAYMER, CO 80742
85 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Prairie Elementary School is located in the small, rural community of New Raymer, Colorado. As part of the Prairie School District RE-11, it serves as a central hub for students in the surrounding agricultural area, operating with a focus on maintaining a close-knit, community-oriented learning environment. Given its location in a sparsely populated region of Weld County, the school plays a vital role in providing essential educational services to families who might otherwise face long commutes to larger urban centers.

The school is characterized by its small class sizes and personalized approach to instruction, which allows teachers to tailor their lessons to meet the specific needs of individual students. While the facility serves the primary academic needs of the community, it often acts as a focal point for local engagement, reflecting the values and traditions of the New Raymer area. Like many rural institutions, Prairie Elementary emphasizes foundational academic skills while fostering a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to grow both personally and academically within their tight-knit peer group.
85
Total Students
8.0
Full-Time Teachers
10.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
21.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    78 (91.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    5 (5.9 %)
  • Asian
    2 (2.4 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: School District No. Re-11 in the county of Weld and State of
Phone: (970)437-5351
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 85
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 8.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 11
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 7

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 11
Kindergarten 10
Grade 1 10
Grade 2 14
Grade 3 11
Grade 4 14
Grade 5 15
Gender Ratio