Prairie Ridge Elementary School

School Overview
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.
470
Total Students
25.4
Full-Time Teachers
18.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
61.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Prairie Ridge Elementary School
Demographic Student Count
White178
Hispanic32
Black164
Asian13
Two or More82
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    178 (37.9 %)
  • Black
    164 (34.9 %)
  • Two or More
    82 (17.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    32 (6.8 %)
  • Asian
    13 (2.8 %)
  • 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: Kalamazoo Public Schools
Phone: (269)337-0630
Website: http://www.kalamazoo.k12.mi.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 470
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 25.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 260
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 31
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 93
Grade 1 74
Grade 2 71
Grade 3 73
Grade 4 82
Grade 5 77

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Prairie Ridge Elementary School
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten93
Grade 174
Grade 271
Grade 373
Grade 482
Grade 577
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Prairie Ridge Elementary School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female23950.9%
Male23149.1%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)