Prairie City Elementary School

Elementary Supplemental Virtual Prairie City, IA Grades 03–05 Rural: Distant Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA SchoolScore™ C (66.4)
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Prairie City Elementary School
Prairie City, IA 50228
Elementary Supplemental Virtual Grades 03–05 SchoolScore™ C (66.4)
240
Students
17.0
Teachers
14.2:1
Student:Teacher
(515)994-8222
Phone
http://www.pcmschools.org
Website

Prairie City Elementary School is a public school administered by the PCM Comm School District district in Prairie City, IOWA, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades 03–05.

Key statistics: 240 students enrolled; a 14.2:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Rural: Distant by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Iowa Elementary School Average
Enrollment
240.0
State avg: 339.0
▼ 29% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
14.15:1
State avg: 13.4:1
▲ 6% worse
Free Lunch %
27.5%
State avg: 43.4%
▼ 37% better
School Details
School Name
Prairie City Elementary School
NCESSCH ID
199901702062
State School ID
IA-505160 000-505160 409
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
Supplemental Virtual
NSLP Status
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
309 East Plainsmen Road
City
Prairie City
State
Iowa
ZIP Code
50228
County
Jasper County
Metro Area
Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Rural: Distant
Cong. District
1901
State Leg. Upper
19019
State Leg. Lower
19037
Latitude
41.59458
Longitude
-93.23295
Grades Offered
3rd 4th 5th
👥
240
Total Students
👩‍🏫
17.0
Teachers FTE
📐
14.2:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
17.0
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)17.0
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 66 27.5%
Not Applicable 0 0%
District Info
District Name
PCM Comm School District
LEAID
1999017
State LEA ID
IA-505160 000
Phone
(515)994-8222
Website
http://www.pcmschools.org
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Monroe
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$17,172K
Federal Revenue
$1,056K
State Revenue
$8,940K
Local Revenue
$7,176K
Total Expenditure
$14,972K
Instruction Exp.
$7,765K
Support Services
$4,887K
Other Current Exp.
$762K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Prairie City Elementary School

1
PCM Middle School
Prairie City · Middle
0.1 mi
2
Colfax-Mingo Elementary School
Colfax · Elementary
5.6 mi
3
Colfax-Mingo Jr/Sr High School
Colfax · High
5.8 mi
4
Monroe Elementary School
Monroe · Elementary
8.2 mi
5
Runnells Elementary
Runnells · Elementary
8.2 mi
6
Mitchellville Elementary
Mitchellville · Elementary
8.6 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Prairie City Elementary School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Prairie City Elementary School?
240 students are enrolled at Prairie City Elementary School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Prairie City Elementary School have?
Prairie City Elementary School has 17.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.2:1.
What grades does Prairie City Elementary School serve?
Prairie City Elementary School serves grades 03 through 05.
Is Prairie City Elementary School a charter school?
Prairie City Elementary School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Prairie City Elementary School located in?
Prairie City Elementary School is located in the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metropolitan area.
What school district does Prairie City Elementary School belong to?
Prairie City Elementary School is part of the PCM Comm School District school district.
How much does PCM Comm School District spend per student?
The PCM Comm School District district spends approximately $62,383,333 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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