Prairie Valley Elementary School

Prairie Valley Comm School District
3116 Zearing Ave
Farnhamville, IA 50538
230 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 4th
School Overview
Prairie Valley Elementary School, located in Farnhamville, Iowa, serves as a central hub for early childhood and primary education within the Prairie Valley Community School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive, student-centered environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills while promoting social and emotional growth. By prioritizing small-town community values, the school works to create a welcoming atmosphere where students receive individualized attention from staff committed to their long-term success.

In addition to its core curriculum, Prairie Valley Elementary places a strong focus on building a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding community. The school environment is designed to encourage curiosity and active participation, helping students transition smoothly through their formative years. Through a blend of modern educational practices and traditional values, the school aims to prepare its students to be lifelong learners and productive citizens within the broader Iowa community.
230
Total Students
16.8
Full-Time Teachers
13.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    212 (92.2%)
  • Two or More
    12 (5.2%)
  • Hispanic
    5 (2.2%)
  • Black
    1 (0.4%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Prairie Valley Comm School District
Phone: (515)467-5700
Grade Range: Pre-K - 4th
Total Students: 230
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 16.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.7
NSLP Participation:1 N/A
Qualified Free Lunch: N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch: N/A

* 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 27
Kindergarten 46
Grade 1 36
Grade 2 43
Grade 3 43
Grade 4 35
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Southeast Valley Elementary
Southeast Valley Community School District
223 Students
3116 Zearing Ave
Farnhamville, IA 50538 (0.1 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 4th