Prairie Crossing Elementary School

561 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Prairie Crossing Elementary School, located in Oxford, Indiana, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Benton Community School Corporation. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare its students for future success while maintaining a strong connection to the local community values inherent to this small-town setting.

The school is recognized for its dedicated faculty and staff who prioritize individualized attention to meet the diverse needs of their students. Beyond core academics, Prairie Crossing often integrates community-focused activities and extracurricular opportunities designed to enrich the educational experience. As a vital hub in Oxford, the school emphasizes a partnership between educators, families, and the wider community to ensure a well-rounded and nurturing environment for its elementary-aged learners.

561

Total Students

35.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Prairie Crossing Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	459
Hispanic	77
Black	4
Asian	1
Two or More	19
Pacific Islander	1

White
459 (81.8 %)
Hispanic
77 (13.7 %)
Two or More
19 (3.4 %)
Black
4 (0.7 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Benton Community School Corp
Phone:	(765)884-3000
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	561
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	340
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	53

* 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 12

Kindergarten 89

Grade 1 90

Grade 2 67

Grade 3 79

Grade 4 66

Grade 5 75

Grade 6 83