Prairie Ridge Elementary School

Summary:

Prairie Ridge Elementary School is a public elementary school in Kalamazoo, Michigan, serving around 470 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. The school faces several challenges, including lower academic performance, high chronic absenteeism, and a high proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds compared to nearby schools.

Prairie Ridge has a relatively diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 37.87% White, 34.89% African American, 6.81% Hispanic, 2.77% Asian, and 17.45% two or more races. While the school's overall academic performance, as measured by M-Step test scores, is lower than the state and Kalamazoo Public Schools district averages, its African American and White student subgroups perform relatively better compared to their peers in Michigan. The school has also seen a steady increase in its per-student spending, from $12,448 in 2019-2020 to $16,604 in 2022-2023, which is higher than the spending at some nearby schools, such as 12th Street Elementary and Oakland Academy.

When compared to other nearby schools, Prairie Ridge's performance is generally lower. For example, KingWestwood Elementary and Winchell Elementary, both within the Kalamazoo Public Schools district, have significantly higher academic achievement and lower chronic absenteeism rates than Prairie Ridge. Additionally, the Portage Public Schools district, which includes schools like 12th Street Elementary, Amberly Elementary, and Angling Road Elementary, consistently outperforms Prairie Ridge and the Kalamazoo Public Schools district on academic measures.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 2294 S 9th St
       Kalamazoo, MI  49009-7908


(269) 337-0630

District: Kalamazoo Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
937th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,604 Help


Students who attend Prairie Ridge Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Maple Street Magnet School for the Arts
High:    Loy Norrix High School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.5 Help
Number of students:  470

Racial breakdown:

White:
37.9%
African American:
34.9%
Two or more races:
17.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  70.9% Help


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Compare Details Prairie Ridge Elementary School ranks worse than 63.1% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks 6th among 15 ranked elementary schools in the Kalamazoo Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 34.78. (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 Student population at Prairie Ridge Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (37.9%), African American (34.9%), two or more races (17.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 70.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Prairie Ridge Elementary School is 18.5. 12 elementary schools in the Kalamazoo Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Prairie Ridge Elementary School is $16,604. 13 elementary schools in the Kalamazoo Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Prairie Ridge Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Prairie Ridge Elementary School 937th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Prairie Ridge Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Kalamazoo Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Kalamazoo Public Schools 421st of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Prairie Ridge Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Prairie Ridge Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 44.12 1102nd 1545 28.7%
2007 44.37 1108th 1565 29.2%
2008 55.34 898th 1577 43.1%
2009 46.00 1127th 1589 29.1%
2010 55.81 946th 1552 39.0%
2011 43.16 1127th 1552 27.4%
2012 46.50 920th 1566 41.3%
2013 43.72 955th 1563 38.9%
2014 48.29 859th 1533 44.0%
2015 50.79 811th 1580 48.7%
2016 47.27 836th 1548 46.0%
2017 35.50 944th 1466 35.6%
2018 34.98 1012th 1448 30.1%
2019 32.81 945th 1408 32.9%
2022 29.28 945th 1344 29.7%
2023 42.93 802nd 1470 45.4%
2024 34.78 937th 1486 36.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Prairie Ridge Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 35.27 49th 81 39.5%
2024 26.18 59th 78 24.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Prairie Ridge Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.57 979th 1397 29.9%
2019 36.73 749th 1134 34.0%
2022 21.72 903rd 1099 17.8%
2023 35.08 887th 1350 34.3%
2024 19.21 1162nd 1381 15.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Prairie Ridge Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.09 945th 1443 34.5%
2019 36.59 765th 1171 34.7%
2022 35.41 712th 1106 35.6%
2023 45.69 669th 1321 49.4%
2024 29.24 966th 1342 28.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Prairie Ridge Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.41 1029th 1446 28.8%
2019 25.45 923rd 1196 22.8%
2022 19.70 942nd 1139 17.3%
2023 29.82 929th 1334 30.4%
2024 31.38 910th 1347 32.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Prairie Ridge Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.61 110th 475 76.8%
2019 51.71 89th 212 58.0%
2023 55.97 100th 321 68.8%
2024 43.27 168th 348 51.7%
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Rank History for White students at Prairie Ridge Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.72 836th 1253 33.3%
2019 61.48 409th 1128 63.7%
2022 52.59 516th 1102 53.2%
2023 59.20 447th 1198 62.7%
2024 52.53 545th 1204 54.7%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan 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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by a parent on FaceBook
Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Open Quote We've been extremely pleased. Staff is responsive to parents and dedicated to making sure students are first priority. Beautiful facility. Our son is a 2nd grader who had a somewhat difficult time in his last school district, wasn't a good fit for him socially or in terms of his learning style or personality. They're very open to kids who kind of fall outside of the norm. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Prairie Ridge Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 218 40 4 3 2 n/a n/a 0 267
1989 229 42 6 1 1 n/a n/a 0 279
1990 215 45 5 1 2 n/a n/a 0 268
1991 247 45 6 3 5 n/a n/a 0 306
1992 245 87 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 339
1993 256 70 2 6 2 n/a n/a 0 336
1994 263 103 3 8 1 n/a n/a 0 378
1995 244 115 2 6 1 n/a n/a 0 368
1996 244 115 2 6 1 n/a n/a 0 368
1997 241 146 1 7 2 n/a n/a 0 397
1998 233 124 3 5 4 n/a n/a 0 369
1999 201 112 4 8 1 n/a n/a 0 326
2000 194 103 4 12 4 n/a n/a 0 317
2001 187 117 4 9 2 n/a n/a 0 319
2002 207 92 9 12 3 n/a n/a 0 323
2003 207 92 9 12 3 n/a n/a 0 323
2004 170 109 5 13 6 n/a n/a 0 303
2005 185 118 10 18 8 n/a n/a 0 339
2006 188 104 8 12 6 n/a n/a 0 318
2007 225 109 11 26 10 n/a n/a 0 381
2008 236 94 12 23 10 n/a n/a 0 375
2009 291 160 43 0 10 n/a n/a 0 504
2010 275 169 22 20 7 n/a n/a 0 493
2011 302 188 14 31 8 0 20 0 563
2012 269 177 18 24 5 0 34 0 527
2013 246 162 12 35 3 0 59 0 517
2014 245 171 16 54 1 1 58 0 546
2015 246 177 14 58 1 1 50 0 547
2016 231 199 10 46 1 1 52 0 540
2017 205 180 7 41 0 1 46 0 480
2018 213 163 9 50 1 0 49 0 485
2019 189 178 8 44 1 0 56 0 476
2020 172 177 11 52 0 0 68 0 480
2021 171 165 16 35 0 0 65 0 452
2022 180 162 15 32 0 0 67 0 456
2023 178 164 13 32 0 1 82 0 470

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 Ridge Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 267 n/a n/a n/a
1989 279 n/a n/a 26.2
1990 268 21.0 12.7 25
1991 306 n/a n/a n/a
1992 339 n/a n/a 49.3
1993 336 n/a 0.0 45.2
1994 378 18.3 20.7 44.4
1995 368 19.3 19.1 45.7
1996 368 19.3 19.1 45.7
1997 397 20.0 19.9 41.6
1998 369 20.0 18.5 44.2
1999 326 18.0 18.1 37.4
2000 317 18.6 17.0 46.4
2001 319 19.1 16.7 48.9
2002 323 19.3 16.7 49.5
2003 323 19.3 16.7 49.5
2004 303 16.3 18.6 52.8
2005 339 19.3 17.6 59.9
2006 318 18.8 16.9 67.6
2007 381 18.5 20.6 58
2008 375 20.3 18.5 52.5
2009 504 28.6 17.6 59.3
2010 493 26.0 18.9 63.5
2011 563 28.6 19.6 69.1
2012 527 30.4 17.3 65.1
2013 517 28.2 18.3 68.9
2014 546 28.9 18.8 70
2015 547 28.0 19.5 70.4
2016 540 28.0 19.2 60.4
2017 480 26.8 17.8 69
2018 485 26.2 18.5 70.1
2019 476 28.9 16.4 70
2020 480 27.3 17.5 63.5
2021 452 24.6 18.3 64.8
2022 456 26.0 17.5 64.5
2023 470 25.4 18.5 70.9

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 Ridge Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 267 n/a n/a n/a
1989 279 n/a n/a 26.2
1990 268 21.0 12.7 25
1991 306 n/a n/a n/a
1992 339 n/a n/a 49.3
1993 336 n/a 0.0 45.2
1994 378 18.3 20.7 44.4
1995 368 19.3 19.1 45.7
1996 368 19.3 19.1 45.7
1997 397 20.0 19.9 41.6
1998 369 20.0 18.5 44.2
1999 326 18.0 18.1 37.4
2000 317 18.6 17.0 46.4
2001 319 19.1 16.7 48.9
2002 323 19.3 16.7 49.5
2003 323 19.3 16.7 49.5
2004 303 16.3 18.6 52.8
2005 339 19.3 17.6 59.9
2006 318 18.8 16.9 67.6
2007 381 18.5 20.6 58
2008 375 20.3 18.5 52.5
2009 504 28.6 17.6 59.3
2010 493 26.0 18.9 63.5
2011 563 28.6 19.6 69.1
2012 527 30.4 17.3 65.1
2013 517 28.2 18.3 68.9
2014 546 28.9 18.8 70
2015 547 28.0 19.5 70.4
2016 540 28.0 19.2 60.4
2017 480 26.8 17.8 69
2018 485 26.2 18.5 70.1
2019 476 28.9 16.4 70
2020 480 27.3 17.5 63.5
2021 452 24.6 18.3 64.8
2022 456 26.0 17.5 64.5
2023 470 25.4 18.5 70.9

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Prairie Ridge Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,601 (13.0%) $10,692 (87.0%) $12,293
2020 $1,656 (13.3%) $10,791 (86.7%) $12,448
2021 $1,655 (13.0%) $11,028 (87.0%) $12,683
2022 $2,297 (15.5%) $12,514 (84.5%) $14,811
2023 $2,858 (17.2%) $13,746 (82.8%) $16,604

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Prairie Ridge 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 945th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 802nd of 1470 Elementary schools
 12.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Prairie Ridge Elementary School)39.733.3
 6.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kalamazoo Public Schools)36.631.1
 5.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Prairie Ridge Elementary School)47.836.1
 11.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Kalamazoo Public Schools)37.528.9
 8.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Prairie Ridge Elementary School)37.740.7
 3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Kalamazoo Public Schools)37.935.3
 2.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Prairie Ridge Elementary School)35.124.7
 10.4%
   4th Grade Math (Kalamazoo Public Schools)33.127.7
 5.4%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Prairie Ridge Elementary School)43.848
 4.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Kalamazoo Public Schools)37.534.1
 3.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (Prairie Ridge Elementary School)18.836
 17.2%
   5th Grade Math (Kalamazoo Public Schools)27.318.8
 8.5%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Prairie Ridge Elementary School)10.918.7
 7.8%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Kalamazoo Public Schools)14.214.4
 0.2%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)17.418.6
 1.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students476470
 1.3%
African American178164
 7.9%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian813
 62.5%
Hispanic4432
 27.3%
Pacific Islander01
White189178
 5.8%
Two or More Races5682
 46.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients70%70.9%
 0.9%


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Students at Prairie Ridge Elementary School are 38% White, 35% African American, 17% Two or more races, 7% Hispanic, 3% Asian.

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

Middle : Maple Street Magnet School for the Arts
High : Loy Norrix High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 470 students attended Prairie Ridge Elementary School.

Prairie Ridge Elementary School ranks 937th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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