Prairieview School

Summary:

Prairieview School is an elementary school in Battle Creek, Michigan, serving 258 students in grades PK-4 as part of the Lakeview School District. Despite relatively high per-student spending, the school faces significant challenges, consistently ranking in the bottom quartile of Michigan elementary schools and underperforming on academic measures compared to state, district, and nearby school averages.

Prairieview School's academic performance is a major concern, with only 8.16% of 3rd graders and 22.2% of 4th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, and 12.2% of 3rd graders and 22.2% of 4th graders proficient or better in Math. The school also has a very high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 20.4% to 44.3% over the past several years, which is significantly higher than the state and district averages. Additionally, 87.21% of Prairieview students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a very high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Riverside Elementary School, Minges Brook School, and Westlake Elementary School, Prairieview School's academic performance is significantly lower, with these other schools ranking higher and having better test scores. The school also underperforms compared to other Lakeview School District schools and nearby charter schools like Endeavor Charter Academy and Battle Creek Montessori Academy.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 1675 Iroquois Ave
       Battle Creek, MI  49015-2740


(269) 565-4600

District: Lakeview School District (Calhoun)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1327th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,171 Help


Students who attend Prairieview School usually attend:

Middle:    Lakeview Middle School
High:    Lakeview High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.6 Help
Number of students:  258

Racial breakdown:

White:
45.7%
Hispanic:
18.2%
African American:
12.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  87.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Prairieview School ranks worse than 89.3% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks last among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Lakeview School District (Calhoun). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.87. (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 Prairieview School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Lakeview School District (Calhoun). Student population at Prairieview School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (45.7%), Hispanic (18.2%), African American (12.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 87.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Lakeview School District (Calhoun). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Prairieview School is 13.6, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Lakeview School District (Calhoun)! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Prairieview School is $16,171, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the Lakeview School District (Calhoun)!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Prairieview School:

SchoolDigger ranks Prairieview School 1327th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Prairieview School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Lakeview School District (Calhoun):

SchoolDigger ranks Lakeview School District (Calhoun) 306th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Prairieview School

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Rank History for all students at Prairieview School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 28.43 1326th 1545 14.2%
2007 35.88 1240th 1565 20.8%
2008 8.44 1509th 1577 4.3%
2009 29.90 1334th 1589 16.0%
2010 28.51 1327th 1552 14.5%
2011 47.97 1041st 1552 32.9%
2012 16.92 1397th 1566 10.8%
2013 23.66 1268th 1563 18.9%
2014 65.58 515th 1533 66.4%
2015 29.68 1164th 1580 26.3%
2016 27.43 1143rd 1548 26.2%
2017 15.02 1248th 1466 14.9%
2018 15.32 1282nd 1448 11.5%
2019 14.20 1219th 1408 13.4%
2021 17.69 984th 1153 14.7%
2022 6.76 1278th 1344 4.9%
2023 18.38 1186th 1470 19.3%
2024 10.87 1327th 1486 10.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Prairieview School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.59 204th 270 24.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Prairieview School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.81 1150th 1397 17.7%
2019 25.32 911th 1134 19.7%
2021 31.72 552nd 749 26.3%
2022 10.88 1022nd 1099 7.0%
2023 26.41 1019th 1350 24.5%
2024 17.26 1191st 1381 13.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Prairieview School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.34 1296th 1443 10.2%
2019 5.14 1151st 1171 1.7%
2023 15.75 1135th 1321 14.1%
2024 11.18 1227th 1342 8.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Prairieview School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.44 1188th 1446 17.8%
2023 15.59 1131st 1334 15.2%
2024 8.48 1271st 1347 5.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Prairieview School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.48 113th 222 49.1%
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Rank History for White students at Prairieview School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 5.38 1230th 1253 1.8%
2023 22.86 965th 1198 19.4%
2024 5.04 1188th 1204 1.3%
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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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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Prairieview School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 348 8 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 358
1989 315 9 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 326
1990 307 10 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 319
1991 406 20 0 2 6 n/a n/a 0 434
1992 373 14 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 389
1993 358 12 1 1 4 n/a n/a 0 376
1994 390 17 2 0 4 n/a n/a 0 413
1995 361 17 1 7 14 n/a n/a 0 400
1996 361 17 1 7 14 n/a n/a 0 400
1997 348 27 1 8 11 n/a n/a 0 395
1998 350 31 3 4 15 n/a n/a 0 403
1999 344 28 6 6 11 n/a n/a 0 395
2000 284 20 3 15 13 n/a n/a 0 335
2001 240 14 6 15 10 n/a n/a 0 285
2002 227 24 6 14 2 n/a n/a 0 273
2003 227 24 6 14 2 n/a n/a 0 273
2004 206 28 4 22 2 n/a n/a 0 262
2005 213 26 9 17 0 n/a n/a 0 265
2006 200 32 10 17 4 n/a n/a 0 263
2007 179 22 7 9 1 n/a n/a 0 218
2008 177 28 3 16 1 n/a n/a 2 227
2009 194 20 4 16 2 n/a n/a 2 238
2010 201 20 3 21 3 n/a n/a 0 248
2011 168 26 2 33 1 0 19 0 249
2012 162 18 2 26 1 0 22 0 231
2013 161 28 3 23 1 0 20 0 236
2014 161 33 5 29 4 0 23 0 255
2015 180 35 9 40 1 0 28 0 293
2016 166 26 17 47 0 0 34 0 290
2017 164 30 30 45 1 0 32 0 302
2018 138 37 41 44 1 0 36 0 297
2019 111 32 49 51 1 0 24 0 268
2020 117 29 41 47 1 0 33 0 268
2021 105 22 41 46 1 1 27 0 243
2022 114 31 32 47 1 1 35 0 261
2023 118 32 28 47 0 1 32 0 258

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 Prairieview School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 358 n/a n/a n/a
1989 326 n/a n/a 20.6
1990 319 24.0 13.2 25.1
1991 434 n/a n/a n/a
1992 389 n/a n/a 24.9
1993 376 n/a 0.0 27.1
1994 413 21.0 19.7 27.4
1995 400 22.5 17.8 27.8
1996 400 22.5 17.8 27.8
1997 395 19.0 20.8 27.6
1998 403 19.0 21.2 27.5
1999 395 19.0 20.8 26.8
2000 335 20.0 16.8 29.9
2001 285 16.0 17.8 27.7
2002 273 19.2 14.2 49.8
2003 273 19.2 14.2 49.8
2004 262 18.8 13.9 44.3
2005 265 18.7 14.2 43.4
2006 263 15.7 16.8 55.9
2007 218 14.5 15.0 59.6
2008 227 14.9 15.2 65.8
2009 238 14.3 16.6 69.5
2010 248 15.9 15.5 74.2
2011 249 15.6 15.9 73.1
2012 231 15.5 14.8 72.7
2013 236 16.8 13.9 70.3
2014 255 17.7 14.3 84.3
2015 293 18.0 16.2 81.2
2016 290 19.0 15.2 73.1
2017 302 19.3 15.6 67.2
2018 297 19.2 15.4 77.4
2019 268 19.1 14.0 83.2
2020 268 17.7 15.1 87.7
2021 243 17.2 14.1 83.5
2022 261 21.2 12.2 85.8
2023 258 18.9 13.6 87.2

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 Prairieview School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 358 n/a n/a n/a
1989 326 n/a n/a 20.6
1990 319 24.0 13.2 25.1
1991 434 n/a n/a n/a
1992 389 n/a n/a 24.9
1993 376 n/a 0.0 27.1
1994 413 21.0 19.7 27.4
1995 400 22.5 17.8 27.8
1996 400 22.5 17.8 27.8
1997 395 19.0 20.8 27.6
1998 403 19.0 21.2 27.5
1999 395 19.0 20.8 26.8
2000 335 20.0 16.8 29.9
2001 285 16.0 17.8 27.7
2002 273 19.2 14.2 49.8
2003 273 19.2 14.2 49.8
2004 262 18.8 13.9 44.3
2005 265 18.7 14.2 43.4
2006 263 15.7 16.8 55.9
2007 218 14.5 15.0 59.6
2008 227 14.9 15.2 65.8
2009 238 14.3 16.6 69.5
2010 248 15.9 15.5 74.2
2011 249 15.6 15.9 73.1
2012 231 15.5 14.8 72.7
2013 236 16.8 13.9 70.3
2014 255 17.7 14.3 84.3
2015 293 18.0 16.2 81.2
2016 290 19.0 15.2 73.1
2017 302 19.3 15.6 67.2
2018 297 19.2 15.4 77.4
2019 268 19.1 14.0 83.2
2020 268 17.7 15.1 87.7
2021 243 17.2 14.1 83.5
2022 261 21.2 12.2 85.8
2023 258 18.9 13.6 87.2

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 Prairieview School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,334 (10.5%) $11,322 (89.5%) $12,656
2020 $1,218 (10.1%) $10,866 (89.9%) $12,084
2021 $1,672 (12.9%) $11,317 (87.1%) $12,989
2022 $2,270 (16.1%) $11,820 (83.9%) $14,091
2023 $1,853 (11.5%) $14,318 (88.5%) $16,171

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Prairieview 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 1219th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 1186th of 1470 Elementary schools
 5.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Prairieview School)18.424
 5.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lakeview School District (Calhoun))41.437.7
 3.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Prairieview School)21.626
 4.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Lakeview School District (Calhoun))44.644.6
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Prairieview School)31.625.9
 5.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Lakeview School District (Calhoun))44.643.8
 0.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Prairieview School)24.620.4
 4.2%
   4th Grade Math (Lakeview School District (Calhoun))39.539
 0.5%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students268258
 3.7%
African American3232
American Indian10
 100%
Asian4928
 42.9%
Hispanic5147
 7.8%
Pacific Islander01
White111118
 6.3%
Two or More Races2432
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients83.2%87.2%
 4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Prairieview School

Prairieview School ranks in the bottom 10.7% of Michigan elementary schools.

Students who attend Prairieview School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Lakeview Middle School
High : Lakeview High School

Students at Prairieview School are 46% White, 18% Hispanic, 12% African American, 12% Two or more races, 11% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 258 students attended Prairieview School.


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