Hoosier Prairie Elementary School

394 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

394

Total Students

23.6

Full-Time Teachers

16.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

42.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hoosier Prairie Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	372
Hispanic	8
Black	1
Two or More	13

White
372 (94.4 %)
Two or More
13 (3.3 %)
Hispanic
8 (2.0 %)
Black
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:	Vigo County School Corp
Phone:	(812)462-4236
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	394
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	144
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* 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 71

Grade 1 68

Grade 2 66

Grade 3 71

Grade 4 51

Grade 5 67

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Hoosier Prairie Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	71
Grade 1	68
Grade 2	66
Grade 3	71
Grade 4	51
Grade 5	67

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Hoosier Prairie Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	203	51.5%
Male	191	48.5%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th