Prairie Vista Elementary School

509 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Prairie Vista Elementary School, located in Granger, Indiana, is a highly regarded public school within the Penn-Harris-Madison School Corporation. Serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is well-known for its strong academic performance, dedicated faculty, and a supportive community atmosphere. It consistently maintains high ratings for student achievement and growth, often cited as a standout institution within the district for its commitment to foundational education and student well-being.

The school environment is designed to foster both intellectual and social-emotional development. Prairie Vista emphasizes a collaborative culture where parents, teachers, and administrators work closely together to enhance the learning experience. With access to modern resources, diverse extracurricular opportunities, and a rigorous curriculum, the school aims to prepare its students for success in middle school and beyond, all while maintaining a welcoming, neighborhood-focused feel.

509

Total Students

25.8

Full-Time Teachers

19.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

21.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Prairie Vista Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	389
Hispanic	37
Black	16
Asian	35
Two or More	28
American Indian	4

White
389 (76.4 %)
Hispanic
37 (7.3 %)
Asian
35 (6.9 %)
Two or More
28 (5.5 %)
Black
16 (3.1 %)
American Indian
4 (0.8 %)

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:	Penn-Harris-Madison School Corp
Phone:	(574)271-0055
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	509
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	90
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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

Kindergarten 80

Grade 1 81

Grade 2 84

Grade 3 88

Grade 4 86

Grade 5 90