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Prairie Elementary School

42315 Wcr 133
New Raymer, CO 80742
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 79 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Prairie Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 79 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : Top 50% in CO
  • : 40-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Prairie Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Prairie Elementary School's student population of 79 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
79 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Prairie Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Prairie Elementary School is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CO)
#671 out of 1748 schools
(Top 50%)
40-49%
33%
40-49%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
11%
36%
Black
n/a
5%
White
86%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.25
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Prairie Elementary School's ranking?
Prairie Elementary School is ranked #671 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Prairie Elementary School often compared to?
Prairie Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Centennial Elementary School, Legacy Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Prairie Elementary School?
79 students attend Prairie Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Prairie Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Prairie Elementary School?
Prairie Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Prairie Elementary School offer ?
Prairie Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Prairie Elementary School part of?

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 79 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 40-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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