PRAIRIE RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Prairie Ridge Elementary 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 456 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 Ridge Elementary 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 Ridge Elementary, located at 401 76th Avenue SW in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is a neighborhood school within the Cedar Rapids Community School District. Serving students in the southwest portion of the city, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that focuses on academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. As part of a larger district-wide effort, Prairie Ridge emphasizes foundational skills in literacy and mathematics while encouraging students to engage in collaborative activities that build character and community.

The school is well-integrated into the Cedar Rapids community, offering a variety of extracurricular opportunities and resources designed to support families and student achievement. By maintaining a focus on personalized instruction and a positive school culture, Prairie Ridge aims to prepare its students for middle school success. The school benefits from the active involvement of parents and local community members, who work alongside staff to ensure that the facility remains a welcoming and effective place for young learners to begin their educational journey.

For more information, contact Prairie Ridge Elementary at (319) 848-5100 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.