Prairie Winds Elementary School

Summary:

Prairie Winds Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Monument, Colorado, serving 347 students in grades PK-6 and part of the highly-ranked Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38.

Prairie Winds Elementary consistently performs above state and district averages on CMAS assessments, with 60.3% of all grades proficient or better in ELA and 56.3% in Math, compared to 44.1% and 34.2% statewide, respectively. The school has been ranked among the top elementary schools in Colorado, ranging from 41st to 176th out of over 900 schools, and maintains a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. However, the school's student population is relatively homogeneous, with 76.37% of students identifying as White and very low rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, ranging from 4.61% to 6.31% in recent years. This suggests the school may serve a more affluent and less diverse community, which could impact the educational experience.

While Prairie Winds Elementary outperforms the state and district averages, some nearby schools, such as Ray E Kilmer Elementary and The Classical Academy Charter, also demonstrate strong academic performance and high statewide rankings. This indicates the local area has a concentration of high-performing schools, which could be an attractive feature for families considering the area. However, the demographic composition and potential equity concerns at Prairie Winds Elementary warrant further examination to ensure all students have access to the same educational opportunities and resources.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 790 King's Deer Point East
       Monument, CO  80132-8796


(719) 559-0800

District: Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38

SchoolDigger Rank:
176th of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,848 Help


Students who attend Prairie Winds Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Lewis-Palmer Middle School
High:    Palmer Ridge High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.8 Help
Number of students:  347

Racial breakdown:

White:
76.4%
Two or more races:
11.2%
Hispanic:
8.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  4.6% Help


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Compare Details Prairie Winds Elementary School ranks better than 81.3% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 3rd among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.83. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Prairie Winds Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38.  (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Prairie Winds Elementary School is $13,848, which is the highest among 6 elementary schools in the Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Prairie Winds Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Prairie Winds Elementary School 176th of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Prairie Winds Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38:

SchoolDigger ranks Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38 6th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Prairie Winds Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Prairie Winds Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 87.23 67th 808 91.7%
2005 87.35 65th 823 92.1%
2006 84.23 96th 829 88.4%
2007 85.51 81st 852 90.5%
2008 89.43 48th 849 94.3%
2009 88.12 65th 872 92.5%
2010 88.54 71st 925 92.3%
2011 88.81 69th 935 92.6%
2012 89.48 70th 935 92.5%
2013 86.34 101st 954 89.4%
2014 85.59 105th 962 89.1%
2015 91.38 66th 938 93.0%
2016 93.37 41st 914 95.5%
2017 88.93 79th 929 91.5%
2018 91.99 52nd 917 94.3%
2019 89.78 78th 965 91.9%
2021 92.13 50th 710 93.0%
2022 91.05 56th 921 93.9%
2023 93.42 43rd 933 95.4%
2024 78.83 176th 943 81.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Prairie Winds Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.14 11th 690 98.4%
2019 88.38 54th 758 92.9%
2021 89.17 35th 351 90.0%
2022 82.17 85th 595 85.7%
2023 84.96 70th 642 89.1%
2024 73.93 147th 684 78.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Prairie Winds Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.13 46th 693 93.4%
2019 83.38 97th 764 87.3%
2021 85.53 52nd 352 85.2%
2022 89.02 44th 594 92.6%
2023 92.63 29th 649 95.5%
2024 76.12 143rd 683 79.1%
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Rank History for White students at Prairie Winds Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 78.42 85th 596 85.7%
2021 78.74 57th 288 80.2%
2022 80.09 64th 454 85.9%
2023 86.90 40th 525 92.4%
2024 68.53 150th 539 72.2%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Prairie Winds Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 323 2 8 10 3 n/a n/a 0 346
2003 323 2 8 10 3 n/a n/a 0 346
2004 305 1 8 10 0 n/a n/a 0 324
2005 328 0 7 17 0 n/a n/a 0 352
2006 364 3 5 7 0 n/a n/a 0 379
2007 365 2 6 14 2 n/a n/a 0 389
2008 327 4 9 15 1 n/a n/a 0 356
2009 312 7 7 11 1 n/a n/a 0 338
2010 290 4 7 6 1 n/a n/a 0 308
2011 318 6 10 25 1 0 9 0 369
2012 320 4 7 25 1 0 6 0 363
2013 325 5 7 37 1 0 8 0 383
2014 301 7 8 38 0 0 10 0 364
2015 305 7 13 34 0 0 13 0 372
2016 302 6 8 32 0 0 17 0 365
2017 328 7 5 39 0 0 16 0 395
2018 305 8 6 35 0 0 16 0 370
2019 289 9 5 39 0 0 25 0 367
2020 272 8 5 41 0 0 26 0 352
2021 254 7 4 33 0 0 35 0 333
2022 263 4 6 28 0 0 34 0 335
2023 265 3 8 30 2 0 39 0 347

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Prairie Winds Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 346 22.4 15.4 0.6
2003 346 22.4 15.4 0.6
2004 324 24.2 13.4 0.6
2005 352 20.2 17.4 1.4
2006 379 24.9 15.2 1.1
2007 389 29.1 13.4 2.8
2008 356 27.9 12.8 2
2009 338 23.7 14.3 4.1
2010 308 22.1 13.8 4.2
2011 369 23.4 15.7 5.4
2012 363 21.2 17.0 5.8
2013 383 22.4 17.0 6
2014 364 25.5 14.2 4.4
2015 372 24.0 15.5 7.5
2016 365 24.0 15.2 6
2017 395 25.3 15.5 3.3
2018 370 26.3 14.0 3
2019 367 24.1 15.2 4.9
2020 352 26.6 13.2 5.4
2021 333 26.6 12.4 6.3
2022 335 26.1 12.8 6
2023 347 26.9 12.8 4.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Prairie Winds Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 346 22.4 15.4 0.6
2003 346 22.4 15.4 0.6
2004 324 24.2 13.4 0.6
2005 352 20.2 17.4 1.4
2006 379 24.9 15.2 1.1
2007 389 29.1 13.4 2.8
2008 356 27.9 12.8 2
2009 338 23.7 14.3 4.1
2010 308 22.1 13.8 4.2
2011 369 23.4 15.7 5.4
2012 363 21.2 17.0 5.8
2013 383 22.4 17.0 6
2014 364 25.5 14.2 4.4
2015 372 24.0 15.5 7.5
2016 365 24.0 15.2 6
2017 395 25.3 15.5 3.3
2018 370 26.3 14.0 3
2019 367 24.1 15.2 4.9
2020 352 26.6 13.2 5.4
2021 333 26.6 12.4 6.3
2022 335 26.1 12.8 6
2023 347 26.9 12.8 4.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Prairie Winds Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $10,772
2020 $11,776
2021 $12,598
2022 $11,785
2023 $13,848

Data source: Colorado Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Prairie Winds Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 78th of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 43rd of 933 Elementary schools
 3.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Prairie Winds Elementary School)59.664.9
 5.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38)5651.6
 4.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)41.339.9
 1.4%
3rd Grade Math (Prairie Winds Elementary School)48.166.7
 18.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38)48.858
 9.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Colorado)4140.4
 0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Prairie Winds Elementary School)81.370.9
 10.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38)70.752.8
 17.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)4843.8
 4.2%
4th Grade Math (Prairie Winds Elementary School)68.855.4
 13.4%
   4th Grade Math (Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38)51.945.1
 6.8%
   4th Grade Math (Colorado)33.632.7
 0.9%
5th Grade Science (Prairie Winds Elementary School)65.467.5
 2.1%
   5th Grade Science (Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38)57.754.1
 3.6%
   5th Grade Science (Colorado)35.933.9
 2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Prairie Winds Elementary School)73.180
 6.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38)66.263.5
 2.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)48.447.8
 0.6%
5th Grade Math (Prairie Winds Elementary School)55.876.9
 21.1%
   5th Grade Math (Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38)45.565.1
 19.6%
   5th Grade Math (Colorado)35.736.5
 0.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Prairie Winds Elementary School)8086.7
 6.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38)66.268
 1.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)43.643.4
 0.2%
6th Grade Math (Prairie Winds Elementary School)7567.4
 7.6%
   6th Grade Math (Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38)50.748.2
 2.5%
   6th Grade Math (Colorado)29.528.2
 1.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Prairie Winds Elementary School)73.675.7
 2.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38)62.459.6
 2.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (Prairie Winds Elementary School)62.365.6
 3.3%
   All Grades Math (Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38)51.553.3
 1.8%
   All Grades Math (Colorado)34.732.9
 1.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students367347
 5.4%
African American93
 66.7%
American Indian02
Asian58
 60%
Hispanic3930
 23.1%
Pacific Islander00
White289265
 8.3%
Two or More Races2539
 56%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients4.9%4.6%
 0.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Prairie Winds Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 347 students attended Prairie Winds Elementary School.

Students who attend Prairie Winds Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Lewis-Palmer Middle School
High : Palmer Ridge High School

Students at Prairie Winds Elementary School are 76% White, 11% Two or more races, 9% Hispanic, 2% Asian.

Prairie Winds Elementary School ranks 176th of 943 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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