Prairie Heights Elementary School

Summary:

Prairie Heights Elementary School is a public elementary school in LaGrange, Indiana, serving 518 students in grades K-4. The school is part of the Prairie Heights Community School Corporation, which is ranked 179 out of 381 school districts in the state.

Prairie Heights Elementary School stands out for its consistently strong academic performance, particularly in math. In the 2023-2024 school year, 54.13% of its 3rd-grade students were proficient or better in math, compared to the district average of 34.11% and the state average of 52.4%. This trend extends across both English Language Arts and math ILEARN assessments, where the school outperforms the state and district averages. However, the school has also seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 7.2% in 2020-2021 to 20.7% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the state average.

Compared to nearby schools, Prairie Heights Elementary stands out for its racial homogeneity, with 94.4% of its students identifying as white, in contrast to the more diverse student populations at schools like North Side Elementary School and Wayne Center Elementary School. Additionally, the school's percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch has fluctuated, ranging from 24.54% in 2021-2022 to 44.79% in 2022-2023, indicating potential shifts in the socioeconomic status of the community.


Detail:

Public K-4

 0455 S 1150 E
       LaGrange, IN  46761


(260) 351-3034

District: Prairie Heights Community School Corp

SchoolDigger Rank:
435th of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,719 Help


Students who attend Prairie Heights Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Prairie Heights Middle School
High:    Prairie Heights Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.8 Help
Number of students:  518

Racial breakdown:

White:
94.4%
Two or more races:
2.7%
Hispanic:
2.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  44.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Prairie Heights Elementary School ranks better than 56.9% of elementary schools in Indiana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.06. (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 Racial makeup is: White (94.4%), two or more races (2.7%), Hispanic (2.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 44.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Prairie Heights Elementary School is 17.8. (See more...)
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Compare Prairie Heights Elementary School employs 29 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Prairie Heights Elementary School is $9,719.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Prairie Heights Community School Corp:

SchoolDigger ranks Prairie Heights Community School Corp 160th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Prairie Heights Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 62.11 376th 959 60.8%
2006 39.59 673rd 961 30.0%
2007 52.10 558th 985 43.4%
2008 72.14 237th 996 76.2%
2009 63.90 383rd 1003 61.8%
2010 48.62 616th 1009 38.9%
2011 23.67 867th 1025 15.4%
2012 44.20 685th 1015 32.5%
2013 54.48 568th 1035 45.1%
2014 60.34 470th 1036 54.6%
2015 65.51 371st 1040 64.3%
2016 39.05 743rd 1046 29.0%
2017 40.10 701st 1033 32.1%
2018 45.42 647th 1027 37.0%
2019 49.15 578th 1031 43.9%
2021 43.15 616th 1016 39.4%
2022 52.45 517th 1020 49.3%
2023 61.56 398th 1016 60.8%
2024 58.06 435th 1010 56.9%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Prairie Heights Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 503 0 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 510
1989 505 0 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 510
1990 452 0 1 10 0 n/a n/a 0 463
1991 466 0 1 15 0 n/a n/a 0 482
1992 460 0 2 16 0 n/a n/a 0 478
1993 483 0 2 19 0 n/a n/a 0 504
1994 471 0 3 16 0 n/a n/a 0 490
1995 469 0 0 18 0 n/a n/a 5 492
1996 469 0 0 18 0 n/a n/a 5 492
1997 497 0 0 12 1 n/a n/a 7 517
1998 480 0 0 13 0 n/a n/a 0 493
1999 488 0 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 497
2000 517 0 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 524
2001 508 1 1 10 0 n/a n/a 0 520
2002 480 2 1 13 1 n/a n/a 0 497
2003 480 2 1 13 1 n/a n/a 0 497
2004 478 1 1 11 0 n/a n/a 0 491
2005 431 3 0 18 0 n/a n/a 0 452
2006 426 1 1 19 0 n/a n/a 0 447
2007 409 2 2 20 2 n/a n/a 11 446
2008 375 2 1 23 3 n/a n/a 12 416
2009 347 2 0 21 5 n/a n/a 14 389
2010 388 1 0 15 3 n/a n/a 14 421
2011 422 3 1 20 4 0 14 0 464
2012 447 2 1 21 3 0 14 0 488
2013 414 4 1 28 5 0 13 0 465
2014 418 4 1 26 6 0 13 0 468
2015 392 3 1 23 4 0 12 0 435
2016 402 4 1 21 4 0 11 0 443
2017 415 2 0 17 3 0 14 0 451
2018 427 1 0 14 2 0 12 0 456
2019 428 2 0 18 2 0 7 0 457
2020 460 3 0 17 2 0 6 0 488
2021 439 2 0 19 2 0 5 0 467
2022 469 2 0 11 2 0 9 0 493
2023 489 2 0 11 2 0 14 0 518

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 Heights Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 510 24.4 20.9 0
1989 510 24.9 20.4 n/a
1990 463 25.4 18.2 7.3
1991 482 24.4 19.7 12.2
1992 478 22.3 21.4 13.4
1993 504 25.5 19.8 16.3
1994 490 25.7 19.1 15.1
1995 492 24.5 20.1 13.8
1996 492 24.5 20.1 13.8
1997 517 25.5 20.3 13.1
1998 493 25.8 19.1 14.4
1999 497 26.1 19.0 23.7
2000 524 25.3 20.7 22.3
2001 520 24.3 21.4 25.6
2002 497 25.0 19.9 24.7
2003 497 25.0 19.9 24.7
2004 491 25.0 19.6 28.9
2005 452 25.0 18.1 31.4
2006 447 24.2 18.5 35.8
2007 446 n/a n/a 36.6
2008 416 23.8 17.5 39.6
2009 389 23.0 16.9 43.5
2010 421 23.7 17.7 53.8
2011 464 23.9 19.3 50
2012 488 27.5 17.7 36.1
2013 465 29.0 16.0 53.1
2014 468 28.0 16.7 49.4
2015 435 25.0 17.4 47.8
2016 443 26.0 17.0 49.9
2017 451 28.0 16.1 53.4
2018 456 27.3 16.6 51.1
2019 457 28.0 16.3 51.9
2020 488 29.0 16.8 52
2021 467 27.0 17.2 41.5
2022 493 29.0 17.0 24.5
2023 518 29.0 17.8 44.8

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 Heights Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 510 24.4 20.9 0
1989 510 24.9 20.4 n/a
1990 463 25.4 18.2 7.3
1991 482 24.4 19.7 12.2
1992 478 22.3 21.4 13.4
1993 504 25.5 19.8 16.3
1994 490 25.7 19.1 15.1
1995 492 24.5 20.1 13.8
1996 492 24.5 20.1 13.8
1997 517 25.5 20.3 13.1
1998 493 25.8 19.1 14.4
1999 497 26.1 19.0 23.7
2000 524 25.3 20.7 22.3
2001 520 24.3 21.4 25.6
2002 497 25.0 19.9 24.7
2003 497 25.0 19.9 24.7
2004 491 25.0 19.6 28.9
2005 452 25.0 18.1 31.4
2006 447 24.2 18.5 35.8
2007 446 n/a n/a 36.6
2008 416 23.8 17.5 39.6
2009 389 23.0 16.9 43.5
2010 421 23.7 17.7 53.8
2011 464 23.9 19.3 50
2012 488 27.5 17.7 36.1
2013 465 29.0 16.0 53.1
2014 468 28.0 16.7 49.4
2015 435 25.0 17.4 47.8
2016 443 26.0 17.0 49.9
2017 451 28.0 16.1 53.4
2018 456 27.3 16.6 51.1
2019 457 28.0 16.3 51.9
2020 488 29.0 16.8 52
2021 467 27.0 17.2 41.5
2022 493 29.0 17.0 24.5
2023 518 29.0 17.8 44.8

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 Heights Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $580 (6.2%) $8,815 (93.8%) $9,394
2020 $555 (6.3%) $8,272 (93.7%) $8,827
2021 $834 (8.8%) $8,689 (91.2%) $9,523
2022 $828 (8.5%) $8,890 (91.5%) $9,719

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Prairie Heights Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 578th of 1031 Elementary schoolsRanks 398th of 1016 Elementary schools
 16.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Prairie Heights Elementary School)41.840.9
 0.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Prairie Heights Community School Corp)41.840.9
 0.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)46.339.7
 6.6%
3rd Grade Math (Prairie Heights Elementary School)5260.2
 8.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Prairie Heights Community School Corp)5260.2
 8.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Indiana)58.753.1
 5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Prairie Heights Elementary School)44.940.6
 4.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Prairie Heights Community School Corp)44.940.6
 4.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)45.840.3
 5.5%
4th Grade Math (Prairie Heights Elementary School)48.351
 2.7%
   4th Grade Math (Prairie Heights Community School Corp)48.351
 2.7%
   4th Grade Math (Indiana)5448.8
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (Prairie Heights Elementary School)53.940.6
 13.3%
   4th Grade Science (Prairie Heights Community School Corp)53.940.6
 13.3%
   4th Grade Science (Indiana)46.337
 9.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students457518
 13.3%
African American22
American Indian22
Asian00
Hispanic1811
 38.9%
Pacific Islander00
White428489
 14.3%
Two or More Races714
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients51.9%44.8%
 7.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Prairie Heights Elementary School

Prairie Heights Elementary School ranks 435th of 1010 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 518 students attended Prairie Heights Elementary School.

Students at Prairie Heights Elementary School are 94% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

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

Middle : Prairie Heights Middle School
High : Prairie Heights Senior 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 Indiana Department of Education.

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