PRAIRIE HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Prairie Hill Elementary School is a public elementary school that is part of the College Comm School District school district, located in Cedar Rapids, IA with about 499 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th Grade. With about 32 teachers, Prairie Hill Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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 Hill Elementary School is a key component of the College Community School District, located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Serving a diverse student body, the school is deeply committed to the district’s "Prairie Pride" philosophy, which emphasizes academic excellence, personal growth, and the development of responsible citizens. The school environment is designed to be inclusive and supportive, focusing on creating a foundation for lifelong learning through a rigorous curriculum that balances core academics with social-emotional development.
Beyond the classroom, Prairie Hill places a strong emphasis on community involvement and collaborative partnerships between educators, students, and families. The school leverages the resources of the larger Prairie school system to provide students with access to modern technology, extracurricular activities, and various support services. By fostering a culture of mutual respect and high expectations, Prairie Hill Elementary strives to prepare its young learners to successfully navigate their future educational endeavors while remaining connected to the broader Cedar Rapids community.
For more information, contact Prairie Hill Elementary School at (319) 848-5330 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 848-5330
http://www.prairiepride.org
PRAIRIE HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Cedar Rapids, IA with about 499 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Iowa
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- College Comm School District
- Total Students:
- 499
- Teachers:
- 32.79
- 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 499 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending PRAIRIE HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 81% of the student body.
- White
- 81.2%
- Black or African American
- 8.0%
- Two or more races
- 5.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.6%
- Asian
- 1.0%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.4%
- Female
- 43.7%
- Male
- 56.3%
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.