PRAIRIE VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Prairie Valley Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school with about 264 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th Grade. 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 20 teachers, Prairie Valley Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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 Valley Elementary School, located in Farnhamville, Iowa, serves as a central hub for early childhood and primary education within the Prairie Valley Community School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive, student-centered environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills while promoting social and emotional growth. By prioritizing small-town community values, the school works to create a welcoming atmosphere where students receive individualized attention from staff committed to their long-term success.
In addition to its core curriculum, Prairie Valley Elementary places a strong focus on building a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding community. The school environment is designed to encourage curiosity and active participation, helping students transition smoothly through their formative years. Through a blend of modern educational practices and traditional values, the school aims to prepare its students to be lifelong learners and productive citizens within the broader Iowa community.
For more information, contact Prairie Valley Elementary School at (515) 467-5700 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Farnhamville, IA 50538
(515) 467-5700
PRAIRIE VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Farnhamville, IA with about 264 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Iowa
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Total Students:
- 264
- Teachers:
- 20.75
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide eligible-Title I targeted assistance program
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 264 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending PRAIRIE VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 90% of the student body.
- White
- 90.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.9%
- Two or more races
- 4.2%
- Black or African American
- 0.4%
- Asian
- 0.4%
- Female
- 45.1%
- Male
- 54.9%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.