Prairie Elementary School

Prairie Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5
1101 Rue du Belier,  Lafayette, LA
Lafayette Parish Public Schools
4.1
674 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Gwendolyn A Lewis
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Math Proficiency
56%
Reading Proficiency
60%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
B
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
60%
Math Proficiency
56%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
50
Full Time Teachers
50
Teachers in First or Second Year
2.1%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
58%
State Average
31%
Science
13%
State Average
6%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
303:1

Student Diversity

Female
52%
Male
48%
White
47.5%
Black
36.8%
Hispanic
10.7%
Two or more races
3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
4.1 9 Reviews
5.0 parent
7/11/2025
This school holds a special place in my heart, the love they have for these students shines daily. The teachers and staff pour their heart and souls into the place daily, ensuring each child feel valued. I love this school.
1.0 parent
10/17/2023
Wouldn't recommend, I once watched the staff harass a student (2nd or 3rd grade) because she had a pizza slice in her lunch. They made a huge scene of it and ended up throwing the pizza slice away. The teachers also have very short tempers and will yell at students for minor reasons (I watched a 1st...
5.0 parent
8/30/2023
Prairie is making a world of difference for my special needs child! The staff and facilities are beautiful. Don't change a thing.
5.0 parent
3/29/2016
Prairie Elementary is a great school to be a part of. Both of my children attend this school and I couldn't ask for better communication, involvement, and commitment than what I am receiving now. This school makes my children feel as though they are part of a family and have given them the steps to...

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Prairie Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Lafayette, LA and is served by the Lafayette Parish Public Schools in Louisiana. The school has a total enrollment of 674 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 56% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 60% are proficient in reading. Prairie Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $278,900. Discover additional schools in the area, like Acadiana High School, Lafayette High School, Early College Academy, and more. Learn more about what Lafayette has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Prairie Elementary School.

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