PRAIRIE TRAIL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Prairie Trail Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Ankeny Comm School District school district, located in Ankeny, IA with about 718 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 38 teachers, Prairie Trail Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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 Trail Elementary is a public school located in Ankeny, Iowa, serving students as part of the Ankeny Community School District. Situated in the heart of the growing Prairie Trail development, the school emphasizes a modern approach to learning, focusing on academic excellence, character development, and fostering a supportive community environment. It caters to a diverse student population and is well-regarded for its commitment to preparing students for future success through a comprehensive curriculum that integrates technology and hands-on engagement.
The school is known for its strong partnership with families and the surrounding Ankeny community, creating an environment where parental involvement is encouraged and valued. As part of a district that prides itself on continuous improvement, Prairie Trail Elementary offers various programs designed to meet the unique needs of its students, ensuring that both academic growth and social-emotional well-being are prioritized. Its location in a vibrant, mixed-use neighborhood provides students with a unique, connected educational experience that reflects the forward-thinking nature of the Ankeny school system.
For more information, contact Prairie Trail Elementary at (515) 965-9605 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 965-9605
http://www.ankenyschools.org
PRAIRIE TRAIL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Ankeny, IA with about 718 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Iowa
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Ankeny Comm School District
- Total Students:
- 718
- Teachers:
- 38.7
- 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
- Not a Title I school
- 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 718 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending PRAIRIE TRAIL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 89% of the student body.
- White
- 88.6%
- Two or more races
- 5.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.1%
- Asian
- 2.1%
- Black or African American
- 0.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 51.0%
- Male
- 49.0%
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.