MID-PRAIRIE EAST ELEM. SCHOOL

Mid-Prairie East Elem. School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Mid-Prairie Comm School District school district, located in Kalona, IA with about 332 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 2nd 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 22 teachers, Mid-Prairie East Elem. 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.

Mid-Prairie East Elementary, located in Kalona, Iowa, is part of the Mid-Prairie Community School District and serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the development of strong character in its students. By focusing on a well-rounded curriculum, the school aims to prepare children for future success while maintaining a close-knit, community-oriented atmosphere typical of the Kalona area.

The school is deeply integrated into the culture of the Mid-Prairie district, which places a high value on collaboration between educators, parents, and students. With its location at 702 6th St., the school functions as a hub for early childhood and elementary education, utilizing modern instructional practices to engage young learners. Families who are part of the Mid-Prairie East community benefit from a school system that prioritizes student well-being and consistent academic progress within a rural Iowa setting.

For more information, contact Mid-Prairie East Elem. School at (319) 656-2243 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

702 6th St
Kalona, IA 52247-9487
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MID-PRAIRIE EAST ELEM. SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Kalona, IA with about 332 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Iowa

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
332
Teachers:
22.55
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 targeted assistance school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 332 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending MID-PRAIRIE EAST ELEM. SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 89% of the student body.

White
89.5%
Hispanic/Latino
6.0%
Two or more races
3.0%
Black or African American
0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%
Asian
0.3%

Female
50.3%
Male
49.7%

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.