PRAIRIE ELEM/JR HIGH SCHOOL

PRAIRIE ELEMENTARY DISTRICT
73 SMITH CREEK ROAD
PRAIRIE, ID 83647
5 Students
Elementary School K - 8th
School Overview
Located in the rural community of Prairie, Idaho, **Prairie Elementary/Junior High School** serves as a focal point for local education, typically catering to students from kindergarten through eighth grade. Given its remote location in Elmore County, the school functions as a small, tight-knit educational environment designed to meet the needs of families living in the surrounding mountainous and agricultural areas. Its structure allows for smaller class sizes, which often facilitates a more personalized approach to instruction and a strong sense of community engagement between teachers, students, and parents.

As part of the regional educational landscape, the school focuses on providing foundational academic instruction while navigating the unique challenges and opportunities of rural schooling. While resources may differ from those in larger urban districts, the school emphasizes traditional learning values and community-oriented activities. Because of its size and location, Prairie Elementary/Junior High acts not only as an academic institution but also as a vital hub for the social and civic life of the Prairie community.
5
Total Students
1.0
Full-Time Teachers
5.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    5 (100.0 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Not reported
Shared Time Status: Not reported
District: PRAIRIE ELEMENTARY DISTRICT
Phone: (208)868-3229
Grade Range: K - 8th
Total Students: 5
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 1.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 5.2
NSLP Participation:1 Not reported
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* 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
Grade 1 1
Grade 3 2
Grade 5 1
Grade 7 1
Gender Ratio