Prairie Hill Elementary School

151 Prairie Hill Ct SW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404

www.crprairie.org

467 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

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.

467

Total Students

33.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Prairie Hill Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	304
Hispanic	37
Black	85
Asian	3
Two or More	32
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	4

White
304 (65.1 %)
Black
85 (18.2 %)
Hispanic
37 (7.9 %)
Two or More
32 (6.9 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.9 %)
Asian
3 (0.6 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)

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)848-5330
Website:	http://www.crprairie.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	467
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	143
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* 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 44

Kindergarten 108

Grade 1 72

Grade 2 81

Grade 3 83

Grade 4 79