Prairie Crest Elementary

www.crprairie.org

416 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Prairie Crest Elementary School is a prominent institution within the College Community School District in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Serving a diverse population of students, the school is deeply integrated into the "Prairie" identity that defines the district, focusing on academic rigor, character development, and a strong sense of community pride. The school utilizes a comprehensive curriculum designed to meet the evolving needs of its elementary-age learners, fostering an environment that encourages both critical thinking and social-emotional growth.

Beyond its core academics, Prairie Crest places a high priority on student engagement and family partnership. By maintaining a connection to the district’s broader mission—as seen through their online presence at prairiepride.org—the school offers various extracurricular opportunities and resources that support the "Prairie Pride" spirit. With its strategic location in the southwestern part of Cedar Rapids, the school serves as a central hub for families, emphasizing a collaborative approach to education that prepares students for success as they transition into the upper levels of the College Community district.

416

Total Students

29.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Prairie Crest Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	298
Hispanic	26
Black	41
Asian	14
Two or More	36
American Indian	1

White
298 (71.6 %)
Black
41 (9.9 %)
Two or More
36 (8.7 %)
Hispanic
26 (6.2 %)
Asian
14 (3.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	College Comm School District
Phone:	(319)848-5280
Website:	http://www.crprairie.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	416
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	166
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 30

Kindergarten 74

Grade 1 74

Grade 2 80

Grade 3 85

Grade 4 73