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.
Kalona, IA 52247-9487
(319) 656-2243
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
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Mid-Prairie Comm School District
- 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
* 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 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.