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Prairie Trail Elementary

1850 Sw College Ave, Ankeny, IA 50023, United States
+1 (515) 965-9605
http://www.ankenyschools.org
9.0
Overall Rating

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Prairie Trail Elementary Overview

About This School

Prairie Trail Elementary is a public elementary in Ankeny, Iowa, serving 526 students in grades K-5. Academic results show that students demonstrate strong performance with 88% proficiency in ELA and 92% proficiency in math. The school maintains a 16:1 student-teacher ratio with 32 teachers on staff, while the average teacher salary is $74,422. Support services include a counselor for every 263 students. Students at the school are evenly split between male and female populations. The demographic makeup is 83% White, 7% Hispanic, 6% Two or More Races, 2% Asian, and 1% Black.

526
Total Students
K-5
16:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
32 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts88%
Mathematics92%
Science0%

School Information

School Type
public
Grade Levels
K-5
County
Polk County
Students per Counselor
263:1

Prairie Trail Elementary Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

88%
English Language Arts
City Avg: 82%State Avg: 70%
92%
Mathematics
City Avg: 80%State Avg: 65%
N/A
Science

Class Information

16:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
City Avg: 15.2:1
State Avg: 14.5:1
263
Students per Counselor

Prairie Trail Elementary Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers
32

Average Teacher Salary

$74,422
City Avg: $74,422
State Avg: $66,994

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio16:1
Students per Counselor263:1

Prairie Trail Elementary Student Demographics

Student Body

49.62%
Male
50.38%
Female
Total Enrollment: 526 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White83.27%
Hispanic7.41%
Asian2.28%
Black0.76%
Two or More Races6.08%
Native American0.19%

Prairie Trail Elementary Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions About Prairie Trail Elementary

Q: What is Prairie Trail Elementary?

A: Prairie Trail Elementary is a elementary public located in Ankeny.

Q: How many students attend Prairie Trail Elementary?

A: Prairie Trail Elementary has approximately 526 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Prairie Trail Elementary?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Prairie Trail Elementary is 16:1.

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Detailed Information about Prairie Trail Elementary

Prairie Trail Elementary is a public elementary in Ankeny, Iowa, serving 526 students in grades K-5. Academic results show that students demonstrate strong performance with 88% proficiency in ELA and 92% proficiency in math. The school maintains a 16:1 student-teacher ratio with 32 teachers on staff, while the average teacher salary is $74,422. Support services include a counselor for every 263 students. Students at the school are evenly split between male and female populations. The demographic makeup is 83% White, 7% Hispanic, 6% Two or More Races, 2% Asian, and 1% Black.

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: . See methodology →
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About Prairie Trail Elementary - Ankeny, IA

Quick Facts about Prairie Trail Elementary
School NamePrairie Trail Elementary
School Typepublic
Grade LevelsK-5
Location1850 Sw College Ave, Ankeny, IA 50023, Ankeny, IA
CountyPolk County
Phone+1 (515) 965-9605
Total Students526
Student-Teacher Ratio16:1
Full-Time Teachers32
Rating9/10
ELA Proficiency88%
Math Proficiency92%
Science Proficiency%

Frequently Asked Questions about Prairie Trail Elementary

What is Prairie Trail Elementary?

Prairie Trail Elementary is a elementary public located in Ankeny.

How many students attend Prairie Trail Elementary?

Prairie Trail Elementary has approximately 526 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Prairie Trail Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Prairie Trail Elementary is 16:1.

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