PRAIRIE BRANCH ELEM.

2100 DILLINGHAM RD
GRAIN VALLEY, MO 64029

580 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Prairie Branch Elementary is a public school located in Grain Valley, Missouri, serving as part of the Grain Valley School District. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the personal development of its students. By focusing on a well-rounded curriculum, the school aims to prepare young learners for future success while building a strong sense of community among students, faculty, and families.

The school benefits from the resources and collaborative culture of the Grain Valley R-5 School District, which is widely recognized for its dedication to excellence and student-centered programming. As a key educational hub in the Grain Valley area, Prairie Branch encourages active parent involvement and emphasizes strong communication between home and school. Those interested in more specific information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or extracurricular offerings can visit their official website at [www.gvr5.net](http://www.gvr5.net).

580

Total Students

48.4

Full-Time Teachers

12.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

15.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PRAIRIE BRANCH ELEM.
Demographic	Student Count
White	495
Hispanic	28
Black	17
Asian	1
Two or More	36
American Indian	3

White
495 (85.3 %)
Two or More
36 (6.2 %)
Hispanic
28 (4.8 %)
Black
17 (2.9 %)
American Indian
3 (0.5 %)
Asian
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:	GRAIN VALLEY R-V
Phone:	(816)847-5070
Website:	http://grainvalleyschools.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	580
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	67
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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 95

Grade 1 97

Grade 2 97

Grade 3 97

Grade 4 92

Grade 5 102