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Prairie View Elementary

Summary:

Prairie View Elementary is a public K-5 school in Spokane, Washington, serving 409 students and part of the highly-ranked Mead School District. This school consistently outperforms state and district averages, ranking among the top elementary schools in Washington with strong academic results, particularly in math.

Prairie View Elementary's students significantly outperform their peers in both English Language Arts and Math, with 61.69% proficient or better in ELA compared to 52.63% statewide and 63.33% in the Mead district, and 69.15% proficient or better in Math compared to 41.68% statewide and 51.27% in the district. The school's math performance is especially impressive, exceeding state and district levels across all grade levels. Prairie View also has higher per-student spending and lower student-teacher ratios than nearby schools, which may contribute to its academic success.

Compared to other elementary schools in the Spokane School District, Prairie View has a significantly higher percentage of white students and lower proportion of students from low-income backgrounds. This demographic composition differs from the more diverse student populations at nearby Spokane schools, which generally perform below Prairie View academically. Understanding the factors behind Prairie View's consistent high performance could provide valuable insights for improving educational outcomes across the region.


Detail:

Public K-5

 2606 W. Johannsen Rd.
       Spokane, WA  99208

(509) 465-7810

District: Mead School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
243rd of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,727 Help


Students who attend Prairie View Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Highland Middle School
High:    Mead Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.5 Help
Number of students:  377

Racial breakdown:

White:
79.8%
Two or more races:
6.9%
Hispanic:
6.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  26% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Prairie View Elementary ranks better than 79.2% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks 5th among 10 ranked elementary schools in the Mead School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 77.49. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (79.8%), two or more races (6.9%), Hispanic (6.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 26% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Prairie View Elementary is 15.5, which is the 5th best among 10 elementary schools in the Mead School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Prairie View Elementary is $16,727, which is the 3rd highest among 10 elementary schools in the Mead School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Prairie View Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Prairie View Elementary 243rd of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Prairie View Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Mead School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Mead School District 42nd of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Prairie View Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Prairie View Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 85.88 92nd 1072 91.4%
2010 88.23 78th 1088 92.8%
2011 88.38 80th 1092 92.7%
2012 90.79 54th 1097 95.1%
2013 86.47 89th 1106 92.0%
2015 84.98 135th 1067 87.3%
2016 85.25 137th 1053 87.0%
2017 81.58 171st 1056 83.8%
2018 87.78 104th 1054 90.1%
2019 90.78 79th 1130 93.0%
2021 80.86 194th 1107 82.5%
2022 88.65 119th 1169 89.8%
2023 78.28 242nd 1169 79.3%
2024 77.49 243rd 1168 79.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Prairie View Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 66.24 86th 303 71.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Prairie View Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.59 77th 637 87.9%
2022 84.66 42nd 478 91.2%
2023 75.66 46th 308 85.1%
2024 66.66 81st 339 76.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Prairie View Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.85 25th 835 97.0%
2019 67.91 238th 979 75.7%
2021 79.38 93rd 854 89.1%
2022 95.96 6th 1019 99.4%
2023 77.24 152nd 1013 85.0%
2024 83.61 80th 1024 92.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Prairie View Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.40 147th 1004 85.4%
2019 88.87 86th 1068 91.9%
2021 78.37 182nd 1008 81.9%
2022 85.78 138th 1100 87.5%
2023 75.07 241st 1094 78.0%
2024 78.62 214th 1093 80.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Prairie View Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.49 75th 999 92.5%
2019 91.83 55th 1075 94.9%
2021 79.27 199th 1025 80.6%
2022 90.56 89th 1113 92.0%
2023 79.79 196th 1099 82.2%
2024 74.51 253rd 1099 77.0%
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Rank History for White students at Prairie View Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.65 129th 833 84.5%
2019 89.55 51st 1027 95.0%
2021 66.34 304th 943 67.8%
2022 80.36 180th 1031 82.5%
2023 62.74 370th 1011 63.4%
2024 63.64 357th 1009 64.6%
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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, 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: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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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
2008 475 15 21 7 6 n/a n/a 21 545
2009 464 16 19 10 3 n/a n/a 30 542
2010 500 25 30 19 5 n/a n/a 0 579
2011 540 20 11 33 4 1 36 0 645
2012 552 16 0 34 0 0 55 0 657
2013 568 13 2 28 1 0 59 0 671
2014 566 11 1 28 0 0 61 0 667
2015 582 11 1 24 0 0 68 0 686
2016 570 9 1 17 0 0 71 0 668
2017 647 10 4 25 0 0 76 0 762
2018 561 5 6 25 1 0 60 0 658
2019 562 4 12 29 0 0 58 0 665
2020 557 1 12 29 3 0 59 0 661
2021 481 1 12 28 5 0 50 0 577
2022 308 2 19 22 6 3 36 0 396
2023 325 2 19 21 6 2 34 0 409
2024 301 3 14 24 4 5 26 0 377

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
2008 545 25.9 21.0 15.6
2009 542 25.9 20.9 16
2010 579 24.6 23.5 13.5
2011 645 28.2 22.8 13.2
2012 657 31.8 20.6 17.7
2013 671 30.4 22.0 17.1
2014 667 n/a n/a 12.4
2015 686 36.0 19.0 14.3
2016 668 33.0 20.2 13.5
2017 762 37.3 20.4 12.2
2018 658 34.8 18.8 11.6
2019 665 35.9 18.5 12
2020 661 36.7 17.9 13.6
2021 577 35.9 16.0 10.1
2022 396 27.3 14.4 11.6
2023 409 25.3 16.1 23
2024 377 24.2 15.5 26

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
2008 545 25.9 21.0 15.6
2009 542 25.9 20.9 16
2010 579 24.6 23.5 13.5
2011 645 28.2 22.8 13.2
2012 657 31.8 20.6 17.7
2013 671 30.4 22.0 17.1
2014 667 n/a n/a 12.4
2015 686 36.0 19.0 14.3
2016 668 33.0 20.2 13.5
2017 762 37.3 20.4 12.2
2018 658 34.8 18.8 11.6
2019 665 35.9 18.5 12
2020 661 36.7 17.9 13.6
2021 577 35.9 16.0 10.1
2022 396 27.3 14.4 11.6
2023 409 25.3 16.1 23
2024 377 24.2 15.5 26

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.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Prairie View Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussisMeaslesMumpsRubellaTetanus
201692.9%0.0%0.0%0.0%97.6%97.6%97.6%92.9%97.6%97.6%
201784.9%0.0%0.0%2.0%9.1%93.9%92.9%92.9%95.0%93.9%92.9%
201888.1%0.0%1.2%0.0%10.7%90.5%90.5%90.5%90.5%90.5%90.5%
201992.4%0.0%0.0%0.0%5.1%94.9%94.9%94.9%94.9%96.2%94.9%
202089.9%5.1%3.8%1.3%6.3%89.9%87.3%87.3%87.3%88.6%93.7%93.7%91.1%87.3%
202191.6%8.5%0.0%0.0%2.8%91.6%91.6%94.4%91.6%91.6%91.6%91.6%91.6%91.6%
202294.1%1.5%0.0%0.0%1.5%94.1%94.1%95.6%95.6%94.1%95.6%95.6%95.6%94.1%
2023100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
202497.1%0.0%0.0%2.9%0.0%97.1%97.1%100.0%100.0%97.1%100.0%100.0%100.0%97.1%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

Prairie View Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201990.8%0.0%0.2%8.1%93.5%93.4%92.6%93.2%93.8%93.2%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Prairie View Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $180 (1.5%) $12,213 (98.5%) $12,393
2020 $340 (3.5%) $9,508 (96.5%) $9,848
2021 $1,157 (8.1%) $13,064 (91.9%) $14,221
2022 $881 (5.3%) $15,846 (94.7%) $16,727

Data source: Washington 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 79th of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 242nd of 1169 Elementary schools
 13.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Prairie View Elementary)76.371
 5.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mead School District)63.361.3
 2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington)56.348.9
 7.4%
3rd Grade Math (Prairie View Elementary)80.759.7
 21%
   3rd Grade Math (Mead School District)6859.7
 8.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Washington)5951.6
 7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Prairie View Elementary)86.865.7
 21.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Mead School District)71.761.7
 10%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.750.1
 7.6%
4th Grade Math (Prairie View Elementary)87.764.3
 23.4%
   4th Grade Math (Mead School District)67.763.1
 4.6%
   4th Grade Math (Washington)54.949.4
 5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Prairie View Elementary)77.264.5
 12.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Mead School District)73.363.7
 9.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)61.353.8
 7.6%
5th Grade Math (Prairie View Elementary)81.672.4
 9.2%
   5th Grade Math (Mead School District)6654.1
 11.9%
   5th Grade Math (Washington)49.142
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Prairie View Elementary)73.757.3
 16.4%
   5th Grade Science (Mead School District)66.258.8
 7.4%
   5th Grade Science (Washington)54.152.3
 1.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Prairie View Elementary)80.266.8
 13.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Mead School District)71.964.5
 7.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Prairie View Elementary)83.465.9
 17.5%
   All Grades Math (Mead School District)63.752.9
 10.8%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Prairie View Elementary)73.757.3
 16.4%
   All Grades Science (Mead School District)59.655.7
 3.9%
   All Grades Science (Washington)52.748.8
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students665409
 38.5%
African American42
 50%
American Indian06
Asian1219
 58.3%
Hispanic2921
 27.6%
Pacific Islander02
White562325
 42.2%
Two or More Races5834
 41.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients12%23%
 11%

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In the 2023-24 school year, 377 students attended Prairie View Elementary.

Prairie View Elementary ranks 243rd of 1168 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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

Middle : Highland Middle School
High : Mead Senior High School

Students at Prairie View Elementary are 80% White, 7% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic, 4% Asian, 1% Pacific Islander, 1% American Indian.


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