Prairie Winds Elementary School

500 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Prairie Winds Elementary School is a public school located in Pueblo West, Colorado, serving students within the Pueblo County School District 70. Situated in a suburban residential area, the school is known for fostering a supportive community atmosphere where educators emphasize foundational academic skills alongside personal development. It serves as a central hub for neighborhood families, focusing on creating a safe and engaging environment that caters to the diverse needs of its elementary-age student body.

Beyond its core curriculum, Prairie Winds is committed to integrating technology into the classroom and promoting a positive school culture. The school generally prioritizes active parent involvement and a collaborative approach to education, aiming to prepare students for success as they transition to middle school. With its location in the growing community of Pueblo West, the school works to balance rigorous instructional standards with programs that encourage social-emotional growth and student participation in extracurricular activities.

500

Total Students

23.7

Full-Time Teachers

21.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Prairie Winds Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	271
Hispanic	174
Black	7
Asian	1
Two or More	45
American Indian	2

White
271 (54.2 %)
Hispanic
174 (34.8 %)
Two or More
45 (9.0 %)
Black
7 (1.4 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Pueblo County School District 70
Phone:	(719)647-9732
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	500
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	224
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* 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 60

Kindergarten 64

Grade 1 68

Grade 2 74

Grade 3 72

Grade 4 85

Grade 5 77