Prairie Elementary School

About Prairie Elementary School

Prairie Elementary School is a vibrant and welcoming place of learning. Located in the heart of a small rural community, Prairie Elementary has a long history of providing a quality education to its students. The school is committed to creating a safe and nurturing learning environment that encourages students to reach their fullest potential.
Prairie Elementary has a wide range of educational programs and activities to meet the needs of all students. From academics to the arts, the school offers a well-rounded educational experience. The school also offers a variety of extracurricular activities such as sports, clubs, and field trips.
The staff at Prairie Elementary is dedicated to helping students succeed. The teachers and staff are committed to providing a supportive and caring learning environment. They take the time to get to know each student and build relationships with them that last a lifetime.
Prairie Elementary is a great place for students to learn and grow. The school is committed to providing a quality education that prepares students for success.

Address:	20981 Dersch Rd. Anderson, CA 96007
Phone:	(530) 365-1801
Site:	pacheco.k12.ca.us
Grades:	K – 3
Enrollment:	271 students

Overview Prairie Elementary School

Prairie Elementary School serves 271 students in grades Kindergarten-3.
Prairie Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Prairie Elementary School

Prairie Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Prairie Elementary School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.