Prairie View Elementary School

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Prairie View Elementary School ranks 538 th of 1010 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Prairie View Elementary School is a public school in Goshen, Indiana, serving 386 students in grades PK-4. The school is part of the Goshen Community Schools district, which has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Prairie View stands out for its higher percentage of Hispanic students (50.26%) compared to nearby schools, which range from 23.35% to 56.32% Hispanic. The school also outperforms the Goshen district in both English Language Arts and Math proficiency, with 33.08% of students proficient in ELA and 51.16% proficient in Math, compared to 32.22% and 34.83% for the district, respectively. However, Prairie View has a higher chronic absenteeism rate (19.0%) than surrounding schools, which range from 9.9% to 26.7%. Additionally, 65.03% of Prairie View students receive free or reduced-price lunch, higher than the 24.35% to 82.59% range of nearby schools.

While Prairie View outperforms its district, it lags behind some higher-performing nearby schools, such as Chamberlain Elementary (41.91% ELA proficiency, 51.47% Math proficiency) and Millersburg Elementary-Middle School (45.62% ELA proficiency, 60.83% Math proficiency), which are part of the Fairfield Community Schools district. The high chronic absenteeism and socioeconomic challenges at Prairie View may be contributing factors to its lower performance compared to some nearby schools.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

1730 Regent St
Goshen, IN 46526

(574) 534-4710

District: Goshen Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
538^th of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,419

Students who attend Prairie View Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Goshen Junior High School
High:	Goshen High School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.7

Number of students: 418

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

50.7%

White:

41.9%

Two or more races:

3.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 64.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Prairie View Elementary School ranks worse than 53.3% of elementary schools in Indiana. It also ranks 2^nd among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Goshen Community Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.74. (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: Hispanic (50.7%), White (41.9%), two or more races (3.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 64.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Prairie View Elementary School is 11.7, which is the lowest among 6 elementary schools in the Goshen Community Schools District! (See more...)

Compare Prairie View Elementary School employs 35.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Prairie View Elementary School is $11,419. 4 elementary schools in the Goshen Community Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Goshen Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Goshen Community Schools 236^th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Prairie View Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IN State Percentile
2008	10.60	935^th	996	6.1%
2009	28.22	802^nd	1003	20.0%
2010	45.27	647^th	1009	35.9%
2011	36.85	767^th	1025	25.2%
2012	27.01	836^th	1015	17.6%
2013	32.19	832^nd	1035	19.6%
2014	42.89	713^th	1036	31.2%
2015	56.81	489^th	1040	53.0%
2016	57.81	500^th	1046	52.2%
2017	51.03	584^th	1033	43.5%
2018	42.97	670^th	1027	34.8%
2019	60.55	420^th	1031	59.3%
2021	50.90	543^rd	1016	46.6%
2022	54.89	483^rd	1020	52.6%
2023	40.56	630^th	1016	38.0%
2024	48.74	538^th	1010	46.7%

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

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Prairie View Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2007	253	6	18	141	0	n/a	n/a	30	448
2008	261	5	17	152	0	n/a	n/a	40	475
2009	269	5	14	143	0	n/a	n/a	45	476
2010	258	4	13	128	0	n/a	n/a	48	451
2011	257	4	10	193	2	0	7	0	473
2012	242	1	6	194	3	0	10	0	456
2013	225	2	2	208	4	0	14	0	455
2014	259	5	2	224	2	0	14	0	506
2015	249	11	5	230	1	0	16	0	512
2016	238	10	4	230	1	0	14	0	497
2017	241	8	7	232	1	0	24	0	513
2018	247	8	5	242	2	0	24	0	528
2019	227	9	4	238	1	0	22	0	501
2020	245	14	9	262	1	0	19	0	550
2021	208	9	6	219	1	0	17	0	460
2022	215	8	5	235	3	0	11	0	477
2023	166	7	6	194	1	0	12	0	386
2024	175	9	8	212	1	0	13	0	418

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 School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	448	n/a	n/a	39.5
2008	475	30.8	15.4	50.6
2009	476	29.4	16.2	62.2
2010	451	30.9	14.5	69.7
2011	473	36.1	13.0	61.9
2012	456	29.9	15.2	61.4
2013	455	29.9	15.1	59.1
2014	506	27.6	18.3	62.3
2015	512	28.0	18.2	58.6
2016	497	30.0	16.5	61.6
2017	513	25.6	20.0	59.5
2018	528	26.2	20.0	60.4
2019	501	28.2	17.7	54.9
2020	550	26.2	20.9	52.5
2021	460	28.2	16.2	54.6
2022	477	40.2	11.8	45.1
2023	386	37.3	10.3	65
2024	418	35.6	11.7	64.1

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 School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	448	n/a	n/a	39.5
2008	475	30.8	15.4	50.6
2009	476	29.4	16.2	62.2
2010	451	30.9	14.5	69.7
2011	473	36.1	13.0	61.9
2012	456	29.9	15.2	61.4
2013	455	29.9	15.1	59.1
2014	506	27.6	18.3	62.3
2015	512	28.0	18.2	58.6
2016	497	30.0	16.5	61.6
2017	513	25.6	20.0	59.5
2018	528	26.2	20.0	60.4
2019	501	28.2	17.7	54.9
2020	550	26.2	20.9	52.5
2021	460	28.2	16.2	54.6
2022	477	40.2	11.8	45.1
2023	386	37.3	10.3	65
2024	418	35.6	11.7	64.1

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 School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$2,126 (18.5%)	$9,348 (81.5%)	$11,474
2020	$365 (3.6%)	$9,844 (96.4%)	$10,209
2021	$881 (8.0%)	$10,078 (92.0%)	$10,960
2022	$1,328 (11.6%)	$10,091 (88.4%)	$11,419

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Prairie View Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 420^th of 1031 Elementary schools	Ranks 630^th of 1016 Elementary schools	21.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Prairie View Elementary School)	48.4	33.3	15.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Goshen Community Schools)	40.7	32.2	8.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	46.3	39.7	6.6%
3rd Grade Math (Prairie View Elementary School)	66.7	57.6	9.1%
3rd Grade Math (Goshen Community Schools)	54.5	45.4	9.1%
3rd Grade Math (Indiana)	58.7	53.1	5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Prairie View Elementary School)	56.6	22	34.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Goshen Community Schools)	41.6	37.3	4.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	45.8	40.3	5.5%
4th Grade Math (Prairie View Elementary School)	59	50.9	8.2%
4th Grade Math (Goshen Community Schools)	48.2	45.8	2.4%
4th Grade Math (Indiana)	54	48.8	5.2%
4th Grade Science (Prairie View Elementary School)	48.2	13.6	34.6%
4th Grade Science (Goshen Community Schools)	37.5	26.8	10.8%
4th Grade Science (Indiana)	46.3	37	9.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	501	386	23%
African American	9	7	22.2%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	4	6	50%
Hispanic	238	194	18.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	227	166	26.9%
Two or More Races	22	12	45.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	54.9%	65%	10.1%

Schools Near Prairie View Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ILEARN English Language Arts (2024)							ILEARN Math (2024)							ILEARN Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
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	ILEARN English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 4th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 5th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 6th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 7th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 8th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts All Grades	ILEARN Math 3rd Grade	ILEARN Math 4th Grade	ILEARN Math 5th Grade	ILEARN Math 6th Grade	ILEARN Math 7th Grade	ILEARN Math 8th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Social Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Prairie View Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	1730 Regent St	Goshen	46526	Elkhart County	Goshen Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(574) 534-4710	418	36	11.7	64.1%	175 (41.9%)	9 (2.2%)	212 (50.7%)	8 (1.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.1%)	48.7	538^th of 1010 public elementary schools	46.7%		40.6	630^th of 1016 public elementary schools	38.0%	92	38.1	28.4					33.1	64.5	38.8					51.2		$11,419	$1,328	$10,091
Waterford Elementary School	Public	K-4	65560 Sr 15	Goshen	46526	Elkhart County	Goshen Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(574) 533-6811	419	33	12.8	64.9%	175 (41.8%)	11 (2.6%)	224 (53.5%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.4%)	45.1	577^th of 1010 public elementary schools	42.9%		52.9	504^th of 1016 public elementary schools	50.4%	73	36.5	32.0					34.2	50.0	41.3					45.6		$11,591	$1,146	$10,445
Parkside Elementary School	Public	K-4	1202 S 7th St	Goshen	46526	Elkhart County	Goshen Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(574) 533-7765	303	24	12.8	67.7%	153 (50.5%)	8 (2.6%)	126 (41.6%)	6 (2.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.0%)	29.5	733^rd of 1010 public elementary schools	27.4%		53.1	501^st of 1016 public elementary schools	50.7%	232	24.5	31.4					27.9	39.6	31.4					35.6		$14,322	$1,499	$12,823
New Paris Elementary School	Public	K-6	18665 Cr 46	New Paris	46553	Elkhart County	Fairfield Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(574) 831-2196	470	28	16.5	30.4%	400 (85.1%)	5 (1.1%)	44 (9.4%)	6 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.2%)	74.3	244^th of 1010 public elementary schools	75.8%		69.5	310^th of 1016 public elementary schools	69.5%	66	50.8	39.4	54.3	46.9			47.9	76.9	63.6	64.3	34.4			60.0	41.4	$8,772	$776	$7,996
West Goshen Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	215 Dewey Ave	Goshen	46526	Elkhart County	Goshen Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(574) 533-7855	386	24	16.3	64.0%	122 (31.6%)	19 (4.9%)	218 (56.5%)	6 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (5.4%)	25.9	761^st of 1010 public elementary schools	24.7%		33.7	691^st of 1016 public elementary schools	32.0%	70	20.6	28.1					23.9	30.1	41.1					34.9		$15,259	$1,545	$13,714
Chamberlain Elementary School	Public	K-4	428 N 5th St	Goshen	46528	Elkhart County	Goshen Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(574) 534-2691	310	24	13.1	76.5%	101 (32.6%)	5 (1.6%)	189 (61.0%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.9%)	58.7	426^th of 1010 public elementary schools	57.8%		64.6	361^st of 1016 public elementary schools	64.5%	65	37.7	45.3					41.9	45.9	56.0					51.5		$13,655	$1,765	$11,890
Benton Elementary School	Public	K-6	68350 Cr 31	Goshen	46526	Elkhart County	Fairfield Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(574) 831-2192	460	25	18.1	23.7%	399 (86.7%)	7 (1.5%)	42 (9.1%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.2%)	84.6	135^th of 1010 public elementary schools	86.6%		82.7	153^rd of 1016 public elementary schools	84.9%	18	61.4	46.6	55.4	66.7			57.6	81.4	64.4	49.2	68.0			66.1	47.7	$7,930	$427	$7,502
Model Elementary School	Public	K-4	412 S Greene Rd	Goshen	46526	Elkhart County	Goshen Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(574) 533-7677	497	31	15.9	67.2%	176 (35.4%)	15 (3.0%)	279 (56.1%)	6 (1.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (3.8%)	35.5	671^st of 1010 public elementary schools	33.6%		31.2	716^th of 1016 public elementary schools	29.5%	45	25.0	33.3					29.4	40.6	41.0					40.8		$11,216	$1,180	$10,037
Millersburg Elementary- Middle School	Public	K-8	203 E Main St	Millersburg	46543	Elkhart County	Fairfield Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(574) 642-3074	352	22	15.7	25.0%	337 (95.7%)	1 (0.3%)	11 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	71.6	277^th of 1010 public elementary schools	72.6%		74.2	240^th of 1016 public elementary schools	76.4%	37	54.1	45.8	44.9	31.0	44.0	51.7	45.6	78.4	62.5	59.2	48.3	56.0	55.2	60.8	34.7	$10,832	$578	$10,254
Jefferson Elementary School	Public	K-3	18565 Cr 20	Goshen	46528	Elkhart County	Middlebury Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(574) 822-5399	375	26	14.2	53.3%	269 (71.7%)	1 (0.3%)	95 (25.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.4%)								(n/a)	67.0						67.0	74.8						74.8		$9,970	$728	$9,242

Frequently Asked Questions about Prairie View Elementary School

What district is Prairie View Elementary School in?

Goshen Community Schools

What schools do graduates of Prairie View Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Goshen Junior High School
High : Goshen High School

What is the racial makeup of Prairie View Elementary School?

Students at Prairie View Elementary School are 51% Hispanic, 42% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American, 2% Asian.

How many students attend Prairie View Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 418 students attended Prairie View Elementary School.

Is Prairie View Elementary School a good school?

Prairie View Elementary School ranks 538^th of 1010 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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