PRAIRIE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Prairie Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Waukesha School District school district, located in Waukesha, WI with about 300 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 18 teachers, Prairie Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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 Elementary, located at 1801 Center Rd in Waukesha, Wisconsin, is a public school operating under the School District of Waukesha. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational education rooted in the district’s broader mission of academic excellence and personal growth. As part of the Waukesha public school system, Prairie Elementary emphasizes a supportive learning environment designed to help young students develop essential skills in literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional learning.

The school benefits from being part of a larger district infrastructure, which allows it to offer a variety of resources, specialized programs, and extracurricular opportunities aimed at fostering student engagement. Families associated with the school can stay informed about academic calendars, district policies, and community initiatives through the official School District of Waukesha website. Prairie Elementary remains dedicated to preparing its students for success in middle school and beyond by maintaining a strong partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding Waukesha community.

For more information, contact Prairie Elementary at (262) 970-2205 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.