PRAIRIE HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Prairie Heights Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the College Comm School District school district, located in Cedar Rapids, IA with about 458 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 31 teachers, Prairie Heights Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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 Heights Elementary School is a public school serving students in the College Community School District in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. As part of the "Prairie" school system—a large, suburban-integrated district—the school emphasizes a commitment to academic excellence and a strong sense of community pride. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on the holistic development of its students, balancing core curriculum standards with opportunities for social and emotional growth.

Because Prairie Heights is integrated into the larger College Community School District, it benefits from the district's extensive resources, technology integration, and collaborative teaching practices. The school maintains a strong partnership with families and the local community to ensure that students are well-prepared for their transition to the district's middle and high school levels. Through its website, the school highlights its mission to provide a safe, engaging, and inclusive space where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best.

For more information, contact Prairie Heights Elementary School at (319) 848-5230 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.