Prairieview School

prairieview.waukeeschools.org/

1,039 Students

Secondary School 8th - 9th

School Overview

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.

1,039

Total Students

60.4

Full-Time Teachers

17.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

7.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Prairieview School
Demographic	Student Count
White	807
Hispanic	61
Black	48
Asian	58
Two or More	64
American Indian	1

White
807 (77.7 %)
Two or More
64 (6.2 %)
Hispanic
61 (5.9 %)
Asian
58 (5.6 %)
Black
48 (4.6 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Secondary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Waukee Comm School District
Phone:	(515)987-2770
Website:	http://prairieview.waukeeschools.org/
Grade Range:	8th - 9th
Total Students:	1,039
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	60.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	64
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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

Grade 8 526

Grade 9 513