Prairie Winds Elementary School

Summary:

Prairie Winds Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Pueblo West, Colorado, serving around 500 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Pueblo County School District 70, which is ranked 57 out of 116 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Prairie Winds has a higher percentage of White students (54.2%) compared to surrounding schools, the school consistently underperforms the district and state averages in CMAS testing for English Language Arts and Math. In 2023-2024, only 36.6% of Prairie Winds students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 44.1% statewide, and just 23.7% were proficient in Math, well below the state average of 34.2%. The school struggles to support its underperforming student subgroups, ranking in the bottom half of Colorado elementary schools for both female and male students, as well as for White and Hispanic students. However, its low-income students perform relatively better, ranking in the top third of Colorado schools in this category.

Prairie Winds has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Colorado elementary schools, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger in recent years, placing it well below the nearby Cedar Ridge Elementary, which has maintained a 3-star rating. The school has seen a steady decline in its statewide ranking and test scores over the past decade, and its relatively high percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients (46.6% in 2022-2023) suggests that socioeconomic challenges may be contributing to the academic struggles. Comparing Prairie Winds to its higher-performing neighbors, such as Desert Sage Elementary and Swallows Charter Academy, could provide valuable insights for improvement.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 597 E Earl Drive
       Pueblo West, CO  81007


(719) 647-9732

District: Pueblo County School District 70

SchoolDigger Rank:
613th of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,118 Help


Students who attend Prairie Winds Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Liberty Point International School
High:    Pueblo West High School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.3 Help
Number of students:  513

Racial breakdown:

White:
52.6%
Hispanic:
37.2%
Two or more races:
7.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  50.3% Help


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Compare Details Prairie Winds Elementary School ranks worse than 65% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 10th among 12 ranked elementary schools in the Pueblo County School District 70. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.07. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a 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 Racial makeup is: White (52.6%), Hispanic (37.2%), two or more races (7.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 50.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Prairie Winds Elementary School is 18.3. 9 elementary schools in the Pueblo County School District 70 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Prairie Winds Elementary School is $10,118. 9 elementary schools in the Pueblo County School District 70 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Prairie Winds Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Prairie Winds Elementary School 613th of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Prairie Winds Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Pueblo County School District 70:

SchoolDigger ranks Pueblo County School District 70 57th 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
2007 68.41 282nd 852 66.9%
2008 67.01 287th 849 66.2%
2009 60.94 369th 872 57.7%
2010 54.29 471st 925 49.1%
2011 65.37 340th 935 63.6%
2012 61.13 375th 935 59.9%
2013 59.82 404th 954 57.7%
2014 51.04 489th 962 49.2%
2015 48.33 441st 938 53.0%
2016 39.22 518th 914 43.3%
2017 30.80 624th 929 32.8%
2018 34.70 571st 917 37.7%
2019 33.80 607th 965 37.1%
2021 23.58 577th 710 18.7%
2022 25.81 659th 921 28.4%
2023 36.89 544th 933 41.7%
2024 30.07 613th 943 35.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Prairie Winds Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.52 230th 308 25.3%
2019 33.46 240th 332 27.7%
2022 58.68 61st 203 70.0%
2023 37.79 174th 265 34.3%
2024 33.46 252nd 365 31.0%
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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 31.00 468th 690 32.2%
2019 27.72 530th 758 30.1%
2021 19.27 323rd 351 8.0%
2022 15.74 514th 595 13.6%
2023 25.55 461st 642 28.2%
2024 19.53 550th 684 19.6%
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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 25.27 519th 693 25.1%
2019 29.85 520th 764 31.9%
2021 12.12 341st 352 3.1%
2022 22.64 454th 594 23.6%
2023 32.48 421st 649 35.1%
2024 25.92 482nd 683 29.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Prairie Winds Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 38.50 118th 197 40.1%
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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
2018 16.38 305th 337 9.5%
2019 18.95 511th 596 14.3%
2022 13.35 426th 454 6.2%
2023 22.24 443rd 525 15.6%
2024 9.73 512th 539 5.0%
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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
2005 255 2 1 52 5 n/a n/a 0 315
2006 255 8 2 80 5 n/a n/a 0 350
2007 334 8 2 95 3 n/a n/a 0 442
2008 355 10 10 125 2 n/a n/a 0 502
2009 389 8 8 117 3 n/a n/a 0 525
2010 399 6 9 132 8 n/a n/a 0 554
2011 378 6 5 127 9 1 2 0 528
2012 379 7 5 127 6 2 2 0 528
2013 372 11 7 126 6 2 4 0 528
2014 372 6 5 126 3 2 15 0 529
2015 328 4 5 150 4 0 23 0 514
2016 349 3 3 164 3 0 34 0 556
2017 307 5 3 163 3 0 47 0 528
2018 308 2 1 157 2 0 55 0 525
2019 299 3 1 169 2 0 50 0 524
2020 273 4 2 159 1 0 43 0 482
2021 260 2 2 153 0 0 33 0 450
2022 233 5 0 159 0 0 35 0 432
2023 271 7 1 174 2 0 45 0 500
2024 270 8 2 191 2 0 40 0 513

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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
2005 315 15.0 21.0 27.6
2006 350 16.9 20.7 32.3
2007 442 22.4 19.7 33.7
2008 502 24.9 20.2 35.1
2009 525 26.9 19.5 31.4
2010 554 27.9 19.8 33.4
2011 528 27.5 19.1 33.9
2012 528 26.4 19.9 35.2
2013 528 26.8 19.6 31.8
2014 529 25.5 20.7 33.8
2015 514 27.0 19.0 38.9
2016 556 28.0 19.8 41.9
2017 528 24.0 21.9 39
2018 525 26.1 20.0 44.2
2019 524 23.6 22.1 42.4
2020 482 23.9 20.1 45
2021 450 22.5 19.9 43.6
2022 432 20.9 20.6 46.1
2023 500 23.6 21.1 46.6
2024 513 27.9 18.3 50.3

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
2005 315 15.0 21.0 27.6
2006 350 16.9 20.7 32.3
2007 442 22.4 19.7 33.7
2008 502 24.9 20.2 35.1
2009 525 26.9 19.5 31.4
2010 554 27.9 19.8 33.4
2011 528 27.5 19.1 33.9
2012 528 26.4 19.9 35.2
2013 528 26.8 19.6 31.8
2014 529 25.5 20.7 33.8
2015 514 27.0 19.0 38.9
2016 556 28.0 19.8 41.9
2017 528 24.0 21.9 39
2018 525 26.1 20.0 44.2
2019 524 23.6 22.1 42.4
2020 482 23.9 20.1 45
2021 450 22.5 19.9 43.6
2022 432 20.9 20.6 46.1
2023 500 23.6 21.1 46.6
2024 513 27.9 18.3 50.3

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Prairie Winds Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $7,479
2020 $7,946
2021 $8,737
2022 $10,291
2023 $10,118

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 607th of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 544th of 933 Elementary schools
 4.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Prairie Winds Elementary School)39.530.4
 9.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pueblo County School District 70)3735.8
 1.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)41.339.9
 1.4%
3rd Grade Math (Prairie Winds Elementary School)31.423.2
 8.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Pueblo County School District 70)32.333.2
 0.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Colorado)4140.4
 0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Prairie Winds Elementary School)36.732.5
 4.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pueblo County School District 70)42.440.1
 2.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)4843.8
 4.2%
4th Grade Math (Prairie Winds Elementary School)16.518.1
 1.6%
   4th Grade Math (Pueblo County School District 70)21.926.4
 4.5%
   4th Grade Math (Colorado)33.632.7
 0.9%
5th Grade Science (Prairie Winds Elementary School)41.342.1
 0.8%
   5th Grade Science (Pueblo County School District 70)36.232.1
 4.1%
   5th Grade Science (Colorado)35.933.9
 2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Prairie Winds Elementary School)35.254.7
 19.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pueblo County School District 70)48.846.9
 1.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)48.447.8
 0.6%
5th Grade Math (Prairie Winds Elementary School)24.228.9
 4.7%
   5th Grade Math (Pueblo County School District 70)32.131.9
 0.2%
   5th Grade Math (Colorado)35.736.5
 0.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Prairie Winds Elementary School)37.139.2
 2.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pueblo County School District 70)44.142.8
 1.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (Prairie Winds Elementary School)24.223.2
 1%
   All Grades Math (Pueblo County School District 70)28.226.6
 1.6%
   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 Students524500
 4.6%
African American37
 133.3%
American Indian22
Asian11
Hispanic169174
 3%
Pacific Islander00
White299271
 9.4%
Two or More Races5045
 10%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients42.4%46.6%
 4.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Prairie Winds Elementary School

In the 2023-24 school year, 513 students attended Prairie Winds Elementary School.

Students at Prairie Winds Elementary School are 53% White, 37% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 2% African American.

Prairie Winds Elementary School ranks 613th of 943 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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

Middle : Liberty Point International School
High : Pueblo West High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Colorado Department of Education.

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