Prairie Trail Elementary

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Prairie Trail Elementary

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5
1850 SW College Ave,  Ankeny, IA
Ankeny Community School District
4.3
571 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Math Proficiency
93%
Reading Proficiency
90%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A+
Teachers
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
90%
Math Proficiency
93%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
32
Full Time Teachers
32
Teachers in First or Second Year
7.8%

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
92.9%
Science
89.5%
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
270:1

Student Diversity

Female
51%
Male
49%
White
80.5%
Hispanic
8.3%
Two or more races
6.8%
Asian
2.8%
Black
1.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#2 Best Public ES Teachers in Iowa
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.3 2 Reviews
5.0 Parent
5/8/2024
What a fabulous school with the best administrators. My kids are so thankful for their time here and my daughter just actually went back with her fellow seniors for a special breakfast at the school. She said it was so fun to be back and see her old teachers. Love the activities throughout the year that also get parents and community involved.

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Prairie Trail Elementary is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Ankeny, IA and is served by the Ankeny Community School District in Iowa. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 571 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 93% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 90% are proficient in reading. Prairie Trail Elementary has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $382,307. Discover additional schools in the area, like Ankeny High School, Ankeny Centennial High School, Ankeny Christian Academy, and more. Learn more about what Ankeny has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Prairie Trail Elementary.

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