PRAIRIE RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Prairie Ridge Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Kalamazoo Public Schools school district, located in KALAMAZOO, MI with about 485 students offering grade levels from Pre-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 26 teachers, Prairie Ridge Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.

Prairie Ridge Elementary School is a public school located in Kalamazoo, Michigan, serving as part of the Kalamazoo Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of fundamental skills for its elementary-aged students. By leveraging the resources of the larger district, the school works to provide a well-rounded curriculum that prepares children for the transition to middle school while encouraging active participation from the local community.

The school’s location on South 9th Street places it within a community-focused setting where staff and educators emphasize individualized attention and student engagement. Families associated with the school benefit from the district’s broader initiatives, including access to diverse educational programs, extracurricular opportunities, and a structured support system. For more detailed information regarding their specific academic calendar, district policies, or enrollment procedures, parents and community members are encouraged to visit their official website at http://www.kalamazoo.k12.mi.us.

For more information, contact Prairie Ridge Elementary School at (269) 337-0630 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.