Prairie Ridge Elementary School

Elementary No virtual instruction KALAMAZOO, MI Grades PK–05 Suburb: Midsize Kalamazoo-Portage, MI SchoolScore™ D (58.1)
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Prairie Ridge Elementary School
KALAMAZOO, MI 49009
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades PK–05 SchoolScore™ D (58.1)
449
Students
24.5
Teachers
18.4:1
Student:Teacher
(269)337-0630
Phone
http://www.kalamazoopublicschools.com
Website

Prairie Ridge Elementary School is a public school administered by the Kalamazoo Public Schools district in KALAMAZOO, MICHIGAN, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades PK–05.

Key statistics: 449 students enrolled; a 18.4:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Suburb: Midsize 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 Michigan Elementary School Average
Enrollment
449.0
State avg: 372.0
▲ 21% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
18.36:1
State avg: 15.8:1
▲ 16% worse
Free Lunch %
64.8%
State avg: 55.0%
▲ 18% worse
School Details
School Name
Prairie Ridge Elementary School
NCESSCH ID
261995005655
State School ID
MI-39010-00674
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
2294 S 9TH ST
City
KALAMAZOO
State
Michigan
ZIP Code
49009
County
Kalamazoo County
Metro Area
Kalamazoo-Portage, MI
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Suburb: Midsize
Cong. District
2604
State Leg. Upper
26019
State Leg. Lower
26040
Latitude
42.26872
Longitude
-85.68078
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
👥
449
Total Students
👩‍🏫
24.5
Teachers FTE
📐
18.4:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
24.5
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)24.5
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 291 64.8%
Not Applicable 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Kalamazoo Public Schools
LEAID
2619950
State LEA ID
MI-39010
Phone
(269)337-0100
Website
http://www.kalamazoopublicschools.com/
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
KALAMAZOO
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$242,978K
Federal Revenue
$36,913K
State Revenue
$131,210K
Local Revenue
$74,855K
Total Expenditure
$232,529K
Instruction Exp.
$108,757K
Support Services
$82,690K
Other Current Exp.
$10,843K
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Geographic

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Public schools within ~12 miles of Prairie Ridge Elementary School

1
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0.8 mi
2
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KALAMAZOO · Middle
2.3 mi
3
Arcadia Elementary School
KALAMAZOO · Elementary
2.5 mi
4
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KALAMAZOO · High
2.5 mi
5
Kalamazoo RESA West CampusYoung Adult Program
KALAMAZOO · High
3 mi
6
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KALAMAZOO · Elementary
3 mi
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449
Students
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Ratio
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Free Lunch
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Ratio
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Students
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Ratio
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Free Lunch
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Students
16.29:1
Ratio
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Free Lunch
Ross Park Elementary School
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Students
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Ratio
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Free Lunch
Washington Street Elementary School
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448
Students
17.48:1
Ratio
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Free Lunch
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Students
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Ratio
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

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

How many students attend Prairie Ridge Elementary School?
449 students are enrolled at Prairie Ridge Elementary School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Prairie Ridge Elementary School have?
Prairie Ridge Elementary School has 24.5 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.4:1.
What grades does Prairie Ridge Elementary School serve?
Prairie Ridge Elementary School serves grades PK through 05.
Is Prairie Ridge Elementary School a charter school?
Prairie Ridge Elementary School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Prairie Ridge Elementary School located in?
Prairie Ridge Elementary School is located in the Kalamazoo-Portage, MI metropolitan area.
What school district does Prairie Ridge Elementary School belong to?
Prairie Ridge Elementary School is part of the Kalamazoo Public Schools school district.
How much does Kalamazoo Public Schools spend per student?
The Kalamazoo Public Schools district spends approximately $517,881,960 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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