Is Prairie View Elementary a good school?

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

How many students attend Prairie View Elementary?

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

What is the racial makeup of Prairie View Elementary?

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

What schools do graduates of Prairie View Elementary attend?

Students who attend Prairie View Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Highland Middle School High : Mead Senior High School

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:
243^rd of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,727

Students who attend Prairie View Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Highland Middle School
High:	Mead Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.5

Number of students: 377

Racial breakdown:

White:

79.8%

Two or more races:

6.9%

Hispanic:

6.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 26%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Prairie View Elementary ranks better than 79.2% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks 5^th among 10 ranked elementary schools in the Mead School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 77.49. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (79.8%), two or more races (6.9%), Hispanic (6.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 26% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Prairie View Elementary is 15.5, which is the 5^th best among 10 elementary schools in the Mead School District. (See more...)

Compare Prairie View Elementary employs 24.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Prairie View Elementary is $16,727, which is the 3^rd highest among 10 elementary schools in the Mead School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Prairie View Elementary:

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

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Mead School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Mead School District 42^nd 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
2009	85.88	92^nd	1072	91.4%
2010	88.23	78^th	1088	92.8%
2011	88.38	80^th	1092	92.7%
2012	90.79	54^th	1097	95.1%
2013	86.47	89^th	1106	92.0%
2015	84.98	135^th	1067	87.3%
2016	85.25	137^th	1053	87.0%
2017	81.58	171^st	1056	83.8%
2018	87.78	104^th	1054	90.1%
2019	90.78	79^th	1130	93.0%
2021	80.86	194^th	1107	82.5%
2022	88.65	119^th	1169	89.8%
2023	78.28	242^nd	1169	79.3%
2024	77.49	243^rd	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	86^th	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
2018	79.59	77^th	637	87.9%
2022	84.66	42^nd	478	91.2%
2023	75.66	46^th	308	85.1%
2024	66.66	81^st	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
2018	87.85	25^th	835	97.0%
2019	67.91	238^th	979	75.7%
2021	79.38	93^rd	854	89.1%
2022	95.96	6^th	1019	99.4%
2023	77.24	152^nd	1013	85.0%
2024	83.61	80^th	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
2018	82.40	147^th	1004	85.4%
2019	88.87	86^th	1068	91.9%
2021	78.37	182^nd	1008	81.9%
2022	85.78	138^th	1100	87.5%
2023	75.07	241^st	1094	78.0%
2024	78.62	214^th	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
2018	90.49	75^th	999	92.5%
2019	91.83	55^th	1075	94.9%
2021	79.27	199^th	1025	80.6%
2022	90.56	89^th	1113	92.0%
2023	79.79	196^th	1099	82.2%
2024	74.51	253^rd	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
2018	80.65	129^th	833	84.5%
2019	89.55	51^st	1027	95.0%
2021	66.34	304^th	943	67.8%
2022	80.36	180^th	1031	82.5%
2023	62.74	370^th	1011	63.4%
2024	63.64	357^th	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.

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.

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