PRAIRIEVIEW SCHOOL
Prairieview School is a public secondary school that is part of the Waukee Comm School District school district, located in Waukee, IA with about 726 students offering grade levels from 8th Grade to 9th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 41 teachers, Prairieview School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.
Prairieview School, located at 655 SE University Ave in Waukee, Iowa, serves as a vital component of the Waukee Community School District. It is specifically designed to support students transitioning between middle school and high school, typically housing the 8th and 9th-grade levels. The school is known for its focus on providing a structured yet supportive academic environment that prepares students for the rigor of the district’s comprehensive high school programs.
As part of a rapidly growing suburban district, Prairieview benefits from the resources and collaborative culture of the Waukee Community School District. The school emphasizes a well-rounded education, offering a variety of core academic subjects alongside elective opportunities that allow students to explore interests in the arts, technology, and athletics. By fostering a community-oriented atmosphere, Prairieview aims to build foundational academic skills and social-emotional growth for its students during these critical formative years.
For more information, contact Prairieview School at (515) 987-2770 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Waukee, IA 50263
(515) 987-2770
http://www.waukeeschools.org
PRAIRIEVIEW SCHOOL is a public school in Waukee, IA with about 726 enrolled students. See other public other schools in Iowa
School Details
- Level:
- Other
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Waukee Comm School District
- Total Students:
- 726
- Teachers:
- 41.6
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Supplemental Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 726 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending PRAIRIEVIEW SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 86% of the student body.
- White
- 86.0%
- Asian
- 5.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.0%
- Black or African American
- 2.3%
- Two or more races
- 2.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 51.2%
- Male
- 48.8%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.