PRAIRIE CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Prairie City Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the PCM Comm School District school district, located in Prairie City, IA with about 256 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th 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 16 teachers, Prairie City Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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 City Elementary School, located at 309 East Plainsmen Road in Prairie City, Iowa, serves as a foundational educational hub for the local community. As part of the PCM (Prairie City-Monroe) Community School District, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with social-emotional development. It typically serves students in the early grade levels, focusing on building strong literacy and mathematical foundations while encouraging curiosity and collaboration among its young learners.

The school is deeply integrated into the small-town fabric of Prairie City, often acting as a focal point for community engagement and local pride. By emphasizing a supportive classroom culture and leveraging small class sizes, the faculty strives to provide personalized attention that helps students transition successfully through their primary education years. With its focus on developing well-rounded individuals, Prairie City Elementary remains committed to preparing its students for future academic success within the broader school district.

For more information, contact Prairie City Elementary School at (515) 994-2377 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.