HOOSIER PRAIRIE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Hoosier Prairie Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Vigo County School Corp school district, located in Terre Haute, IN with about 337 students offering grade levels from 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 20 teachers, Hoosier Prairie 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.
Hoosier Prairie Elementary School, located on Harlan Drive in Terre Haute, Indiana, is a primary educational institution within the Vigo County School Corporation. The school serves a diverse community of students, typically ranging from kindergarten through fifth grade. Known for its commitment to academic development and character education, the school fosters a supportive learning environment designed to meet the foundational needs of young learners as they progress through their early elementary years.
In addition to its core curriculum, Hoosier Prairie is often recognized for its efforts to integrate technology into the classroom and its dedication to parental and community involvement. The school typically offers a variety of extracurricular activities and support services aimed at promoting social-emotional growth alongside academic achievement. By emphasizing a strong partnership between educators, families, and students, Hoosier Prairie strives to create a positive atmosphere that prepares children for the transition to middle school and long-term academic success.
For more information, contact Hoosier Prairie Elementary School at (812) 462-4236 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Terre Haute, IN 47802-9747
(812) 462-4236
HOOSIER PRAIRIE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Terre Haute, IN with about 337 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Indiana
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Vigo County School Corp
- Total Students:
- 337
- Teachers:
- 20
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 337 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending HOOSIER PRAIRIE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 91% of the student body.
- White
- 90.5%
- Two or more races
- 4.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.0%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.9%
- Black or African American
- 0.6%
- Asian
- 0.3%
- Female
- 49.6%
- Male
- 50.4%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.