Prairie View Elementary School

386 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Prairie View Elementary School is a public school located in Goshen, Indiana, serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade as part of the Goshen Community Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of a strong school community. With a focus on preparing students for future success, the school utilizes a comprehensive curriculum designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population, supported by a dedicated staff of educators.

Beyond its academic program, Prairie View Elementary is known for its efforts to integrate technology into the classroom and its focus on fostering a collaborative culture between home and school. The school actively encourages family involvement through various events and communication channels, ensuring that parents are partners in their children’s education. By providing a structured and inclusive atmosphere, Prairie View aims to build a solid educational foundation for its students while helping them develop the character and skills necessary to thrive in their future academic endeavors.

386

Total Students

37.4

Full-Time Teachers

10.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

77.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Prairie View Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	166
Hispanic	194
Black	7
Asian	6
Two or More	12
American Indian	1

Hispanic
194 (50.3 %)
White
166 (43.0 %)
Two or More
12 (3.1 %)
Black
7 (1.8 %)
Asian
6 (1.6 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Goshen Community Schools
Phone:	(574)534-4710
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	386
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	239
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	60

* 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 42

Kindergarten 70

Grade 1 77

Grade 2 65

Grade 3 73

Grade 4 59