Prairie Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5

1101 Rue du Belier, Lafayette, LA

Central Lafayette Parish Neighborhood

Lafayette Parish Public Schools

663 Students

A-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Gwendolyn A Lewis

Student Teacher Ratio
17:1

Math Proficiency
56%

Reading Proficiency
60%

A-

Academics

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

60%

Math Proficiency

56%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 17:1 Teachers 38	Full Time Teachers 38
Teachers in First or Second Year 2.1%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

303:1

Student Diversity

Female 51.9%	Male 48.1%
White 44.5%	Black 38.6%
Hispanic 10.1%	Two or more races 4.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander 2%	Native American <1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander <1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s 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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List Price Range

$150K - $1.6M

Homes For Sale

230

Average Home Value

$282,939

Median Lot Size

6,969 Sq Ft

% Renters

33%

Average Household Income

$92,540

% of College Grads

38.4%

Median Age

Average House Size

1,835 Sq Ft

% Commercial Property

28.9%

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Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools

Acadiana High School

9th to 12th
Public

Lafayette High School

9th to 12th
Public

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Early College Academy

9th to 12th
Public

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Louisiana Lafayette Parish Lafayette 70506 Central Lafayette Parish

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. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 663 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. 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 8 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $282,939. 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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