Prairie View Elementary

Q: Is Prairie View Elementary a good school?

Prairie View Elementary ranks 83 rd of 301 Idaho elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Prairie View Elementary is a public elementary school in Post Falls, Idaho, serving 391 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. This school stands out as a high-performing institution within the Post Falls School District, consistently outperforming the district and state averages in academic metrics.

Prairie View Elementary has maintained strong academic performance, with 70.5% of 3rd-grade students proficient or better in ISAT/Math, compared to 59.5% for the Post Falls District and 49.6% for the state. The school also boasts a lower chronic absenteeism rate of 15.1%, outpacing nearby schools in the district, which range from 20.4% to 25.8%. Additionally, Prairie View Elementary has a more diverse student population, with higher percentages of Hispanic, African American, and multiracial students compared to other schools in the area.

While Prairie View Elementary's performance is impressive, it is worth noting that some nearby schools, such as Greensferry Elementary, also demonstrate exceptional academic results and lower chronic absenteeism rates. This suggests that the Post Falls School District as a whole is home to several high-quality elementary schools, providing parents with multiple options for their children's education.

Detail:

Public K-5

2478 East Poleline Road
Post Falls, ID 83854

(208) 773-8327

District: Post Falls District

SchoolDigger Rank:
83^rd of 301 Idaho Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,834

Students who attend Prairie View Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Post Falls Middle School
High:	New Vision High School

Student/teacher ratio: 18.7

Number of students: 335

Racial breakdown:

White:

86.3%

Hispanic:

8.7%

Two or more races:

3.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 31.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Prairie View Elementary ranks better than 72.4% of elementary schools in Idaho. It also ranks 2^nd among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Post Falls District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71.86. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (86.3%), Hispanic (8.7%), two or more races (3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 31.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Prairie View Elementary is 18.7, which is the 3^rd best among 6 elementary schools in the Post Falls District. (See more...)

Compare Prairie View Elementary employs 17.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Prairie View Elementary is $7,834, which is the 3^rd highest among 6 elementary schools in the Post Falls District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Prairie View Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Post Falls District:

SchoolDigger ranks Post Falls District 28^th of 77 Idaho school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Prairie View Elementary

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ID State Percentile
2008	64.07	114^th	335	66.0%
2009	58.78	140^th	349	59.9%
2010	61.58	139^th	356	61.0%
2011	61.94	139^th	359	61.3%
2012	73.06	67^th	354	81.1%
2013	80.49	32^nd	357	91.0%
2015	68.87	66^th	226	70.8%
2016	65.76	83^rd	240	65.4%
2017	56.82	127^th	292	56.5%
2018	56.44	104^th	254	59.1%
2019	57.48	72^nd	171	57.9%
2021	42.79	95^th	166	42.8%
2022	50.90	94^th	188	50.0%
2023	62.95	87^th	252	65.5%
2024	71.86	83^rd	301	72.4%

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Data source: test scores: Idaho Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Idaho Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Prairie View Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1994	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	608	608
1995	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	600	600
1996	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	600	600
1997	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	616	616
1998	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	530	530
1999	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	592	592
2000	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	601	601
2001	459	2	3	9	8	n/a	n/a	0	481
2002	486	5	4	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	497
2003	486	5	4	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	497
2004	495	6	6	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	515
2005	507	3	6	15	5	n/a	n/a	0	536
2006	504	5	9	17	13	n/a	n/a	0	548
2007	539	11	13	24	19	n/a	n/a	0	606
2008	526	6	7	25	9	n/a	n/a	0	573
2009	471	6	4	25	5	n/a	n/a	0	511
2010	475	7	5	18	9	n/a	n/a	0	514
2011	504	3	2	28	0	0	25	0	562
2012	517	5	3	34	4	0	14	0	577
2013	542	7	3	31	4	0	12	0	599
2014	621	8	2	38	6	0	13	0	688
2015	592	3	5	41	6	0	12	0	659
2016	559	3	3	47	4	0	17	0	633
2017	395	3	3	37	0	2	11	0	451
2018	394	3	4	30	0	1	11	0	443
2019	409	4	3	25	1	0	11	0	453
2020	400	5	4	32	5	0	17	0	463
2021	382	3	4	34	4	2	12	0	441
2022	384	4	3	36	3	1	16	0	447
2023	338	4	4	29	3	0	13	0	391
2024	289	2	3	29	2	0	10	0	335

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 View Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1994	608	25.4	23.9	20.6
1995	600	28.5	21.1	24.5
1996	600	28.5	21.1	24.5
1997	616	29.7	20.7	23.4
1998	530	25.3	20.9	20.6
1999	592	26.8	22.1	45.1
2000	601	28.3	21.2	39.9
2001	481	24.0	20.0	43.2
2002	497	25.5	19.5	45.3
2003	497	25.5	19.5	45.3
2004	515	26.0	19.8	44.9
2005	536	28.0	19.1	47.2
2006	548	28.8	19.0	47.6
2007	606	30.3	20.0	45.2
2008	573	30.0	19.1	46.1
2009	511	24.0	21.3	53.8
2010	514	26.0	19.7	61.7
2011	562	28.4	19.7	57.7
2012	577	29.0	19.8	59.8
2013	599	29.1	20.5	49.9
2014	688	30.0	22.9	53.2
2015	659	31.0	21.2	49.6
2016	633	31.0	20.4	46.4
2017	451	23.0	19.6	47.7
2018	443	23.0	19.2	42
2019	453	23.0	19.6	47.5
2020	463	24.5	18.8	46.2
2021	441	21.1	20.8	30.6
2022	447	21.5	20.7	39.1
2023	391	18.9	20.6	30.9
2024	335	17.8	18.7	31.9

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 View Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1994	608	25.4	23.9	20.6
1995	600	28.5	21.1	24.5
1996	600	28.5	21.1	24.5
1997	616	29.7	20.7	23.4
1998	530	25.3	20.9	20.6
1999	592	26.8	22.1	45.1
2000	601	28.3	21.2	39.9
2001	481	24.0	20.0	43.2
2002	497	25.5	19.5	45.3
2003	497	25.5	19.5	45.3
2004	515	26.0	19.8	44.9
2005	536	28.0	19.1	47.2
2006	548	28.8	19.0	47.6
2007	606	30.3	20.0	45.2
2008	573	30.0	19.1	46.1
2009	511	24.0	21.3	53.8
2010	514	26.0	19.7	61.7
2011	562	28.4	19.7	57.7
2012	577	29.0	19.8	59.8
2013	599	29.1	20.5	49.9
2014	688	30.0	22.9	53.2
2015	659	31.0	21.2	49.6
2016	633	31.0	20.4	46.4
2017	451	23.0	19.6	47.7
2018	443	23.0	19.2	42
2019	453	23.0	19.6	47.5
2020	463	24.5	18.8	46.2
2021	441	21.1	20.8	30.6
2022	447	21.5	20.7	39.1
2023	391	18.9	20.6	30.9
2024	335	17.8	18.7	31.9

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 View Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,008 (12.9%)	$6,825 (87.1%)	$7,834

Data source: Idaho Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Prairie View Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 72^nd of 171 Elementary schools	Ranks 87^th of 252 Elementary schools	7.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Prairie View Elementary)	40.2	55.9	15.7%
3rd Grade Math (Post Falls District)	57	50.7	6.3%
3rd Grade Math (Idaho)	53	49.4	3.6%
4th Grade Math (Prairie View Elementary)	66.2	64.5	1.7%
4th Grade Math (Post Falls District)	54	56.2	2.2%
4th Grade Math (Idaho)	49.9	47.2	2.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Prairie View Elementary)	70.9	44.2	26.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Post Falls District)	56.2	50.6	5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)	52	52
5th Grade Math (Prairie View Elementary)	50	43.2	6.8%
5th Grade Math (Post Falls District)	50.7	38.6	12.1%
5th Grade Math (Idaho)	44.9	41.5	3.4%
All Grades Math (Prairie View Elementary)	51.7	53.5	1.8%
All Grades Math (Post Falls District)	48.3	44.1	4.2%
All Grades Math (Idaho)	44.4	41.5	2.9%
All Grades Science (Prairie View Elementary)	76.7	42.3	34.4%
All Grades Science (Post Falls District)	64.3	40.2	24.1%
All Grades Science (Idaho)	58.9	40.8	18.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Prairie View Elementary)	60.6	50.7	9.9%
All Grades English Language Arts (Post Falls District)	56	53.5	2.5%
All Grades English Language Arts (Idaho)	55	52.2	2.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	453	391	13.7%
African American	4	4
American Indian	1	3	200%
Asian	3	4	33.3%
Hispanic	25	29	16%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	409	338	17.4%
Two or More Races	11	13	18.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	47.5%	30.9%	16.5%

Schools Near Prairie View Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISAT Math (2024)						ISAT Science (2024)	ISAT English Language Arts (2024)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISAT Math 3rd Grade	ISAT Math 4th Grade	ISAT Math 5th Grade	ISAT Math 6th Grade	ISAT Math 8th Grade	ISAT Math All Grades	ISAT Science All Grades	ISAT English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 4th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 7th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Prairie View Elementary	Public	K-5	2478 East Poleline Road	Post Falls	83854	Kootenai County	Post Falls District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 773-8327	335	18	18.7	31.9%	289 (86.3%)	2 (0.6%)	29 (8.7%)	3 (0.9%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.0%)	71.9	83^rd of 301 public elementary schools	72.4%		63	87^th of 252 public elementary schools	65.5%	4	70.5						45.9	64.7				57.1	$7,834	$1,008	$6,825
Greensferry Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1520 North Bunting Lane	Post Falls	83854	Kootenai County	Post Falls District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 777-0999	399	20	19.9	23.6%	364 (91.2%)	4 (1.0%)	15 (3.8%)	6 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	8 (2.0%)	84.2	47^th of 301 public elementary schools	84.4%		93.2	15^th of 252 public elementary schools	94.0%	32	67.7	56.7	71.4			65.3	76.8			70.0		67.8	$7,411	$932	$6,479
Kootenai Classical Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	4318 North Fennecus Road	Post Falls	83854	Kootenai County	Kootenai Classical Academy Inc	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(208) 332-6800	404	20	20.7		349 (86.4%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (7.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	23 (5.7%)								(n/a)			39.2	31.4	25.0	40.2	41.0	33.3		62.9	79.2	55.0
Treaty Rock Elementary	Public	K-5	4916 East Hope Avenue	Post Falls	83854	Kootenai County	Post Falls District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 332-6800	430	23	18.5	39.5%	360 (83.7%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (10.5%)	3 (0.7%)	5 (1.2%)	5 (1.2%)	12 (2.8%)								(n/a)						49.5	37.7
Mullan Trail Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	300 West Cherry	Post Falls	83854	Kootenai County	Post Falls District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 457-0772	354	21	16.9	33.3%	311 (87.9%)	2 (0.6%)	22 (6.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.8%)	15 (4.2%)	49.9	148^th of 301 public elementary schools	50.8%		41.2	158^th of 252 public elementary schools	37.3%	10	64.3		34.9			52.0		41.4				49.0	$8,185	$1,097	$7,088
Ponderosa Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3483 East Ponderosa Boulevard	Post Falls	83877	Kootenai County	Post Falls District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 773-1508	431	22	19.5	45.2%	378 (87.7%)	1 (0.2%)	28 (6.5%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (4.4%)	42.4	171^st of 301 public elementary schools	43.2%		45.6	142^nd of 252 public elementary schools	43.7%	29	52.6	45.1	31.2			43.0	42.9	48.7	39.0	59.0		48.7	$7,250	$1,269	$5,982
Frederick Post Kinder Center	Public	PK	205 West Mullan	Post Falls	83877	Kootenai County	Post Falls District	No	No	No	No	(208) 777-0479	35	3	11.6		31 (88.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (5.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (5.7%)								(n/a)													$6,003	$1,098	$4,905
Seltice Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1100 North Chase	Post Falls	83877	Kootenai County	Post Falls District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 773-1681	403	19	21.1	39.7%	351 (87.1%)	2 (0.5%)	36 (8.9%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.5%)	9 (2.2%)	28.7	215^th of 301 public elementary schools	28.6%		23.1	198^th of 252 public elementary schools	21.4%	17			33.8			38.5	36.9		31.9			40.8	$8,850	$1,343	$7,507
West Ridge Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1758 North Clark Fork Parkway	Post Falls	83854	Kootenai County	Post Falls District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 773-7291	415	22	18.8	32.0%	375 (90.4%)	4 (1.0%)	17 (4.1%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	14 (3.4%)	45.4	165^th of 301 public elementary schools	45.2%		48	134^th of 252 public elementary schools	46.8%	31	61.6	35.6	38.3			45.7		61.7	33.3	55.0		49.8	$7,030	$1,253	$5,776
Atlas Elementary School	Public	K-5	3000 West Honeysuckle	Hayden Lake	83835	Kootenai County	Coeur D'Alene District	No	No	No	No	(208) 762-0626	447	22	20.5	22.4%	364 (81.4%)	1 (0.2%)	41 (9.2%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	36 (8.1%)	76.5	68^th of 301 public elementary schools	77.4%		76.6	58^th of 252 public elementary schools	77.0%	10	62.2	59.7	62.8			61.6	52.6	58.1	61.2	73.1		64.3	$7,840	$808	$7,032

Frequently Asked Questions about Prairie View Elementary

What schools do graduates of Prairie View Elementary attend?

Students who attend Prairie View Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Post Falls Middle School
High : New Vision High School

What district is Prairie View Elementary in?

Post Falls District

How many students attend Prairie View Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 335 students attended Prairie View Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Prairie View Elementary?

Students at Prairie View Elementary are 86% White, 9% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

Is Prairie View Elementary a good school?

Prairie View Elementary ranks 83^rd of 301 Idaho elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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