Prairie Trail Elementary

Public K-5

 1850 SW College Ave
       Ankeny, IA  50023


(515) 965-9605

District: Ankeny Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
18th of 565 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,662 Help


Students who attend Prairie Trail Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Parkview Middle School
High:    Ankeny High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.3 Help
Number of students:  571

Racial breakdown:

White:
82.0%
Hispanic:
6.0%
Two or more races:
5.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  7% Help


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Compare Details Prairie Trail Elementary ranks better than 96.8% of elementary schools in Iowa. It also ranks first among 9 ranked elementary schools in the Ankeny Community School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 88.65. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (82%), Hispanic (6%), two or more races (5.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Ankeny Community School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Prairie Trail Elementary is 16.3. 4 elementary schools in the Ankeny Community School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Prairie Trail Elementary is $11,662. 7 elementary schools in the Ankeny Community School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Prairie Trail Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Ankeny Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Ankeny Community School District 33rd of 311 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Prairie Trail Elementary

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 92.34 1st 616 99.8%
2016 91.23 1st 599 99.8%
2017 92.20 2nd 574 99.7%
2018 90.63 3rd 567 99.5%
2019 90.14 18th 603 97.0%
2021 92.31 10th 567 98.2%
2022 92.81 4th 574 99.3%
2023 88.65 18th 565 96.8%
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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Prairie Trail Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2013 586 7 16 18 0 1 20 0 648
2014 646 8 16 14 0 1 20 0 705
2015 642 9 9 15 0 0 24 0 699
2016 616 6 11 13 0 0 24 0 670
2017 635 5 12 13 3 1 27 0 696
2018 636 3 15 22 3 1 38 0 718
2019 632 5 16 16 3 1 38 0 711
2020 620 14 17 20 3 0 38 0 712
2021 468 6 13 15 1 0 34 0 537
2022 499 9 17 17 1 0 28 0 571
2023 468 18 16 34 1 1 33 0 571

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Prairie Trail Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2013 648 34.5 18.7 7.3
2014 705 35.1 20.0 7.8
2015 699 35.0 19.9 8
2016 670 34.0 19.7 4.9
2017 696 35.4 19.6 5.7
2018 718 38.7 18.5 6.7
2019 711 39.0 18.2 8.4
2020 712 39.8 17.8 8.1
2021 537 32.9 16.3 4.1
2022 571 34.9 16.3 5.8
2023 571 34.9 16.3 7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Prairie Trail Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2013 648 34.5 18.7 7.3
2014 705 35.1 20.0 7.8
2015 699 35.0 19.9 8
2016 670 34.0 19.7 4.9
2017 696 35.4 19.6 5.7
2018 718 38.7 18.5 6.7
2019 711 39.0 18.2 8.4
2020 712 39.8 17.8 8.1
2021 537 32.9 16.3 4.1
2022 571 34.9 16.3 5.8
2023 571 34.9 16.3 7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Prairie Trail Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $230 (2.0%) $11,432 (98.0%) $11,662

Data source: Iowa Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Prairie Trail Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 18th of 603 Elementary schoolsRanks 18th of 565 Elementary schools
 0.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Prairie Trail Elementary)82.287.3
 5.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ankeny Community School District)77.378
 0.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)65.366.3
 1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Prairie Trail Elementary)92.493.6
 1.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Ankeny Community School District)86.383.8
 2.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)71.775.3
 3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Prairie Trail Elementary)94.395.3
 1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Ankeny Community School District)8586.2
 1.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)70.573.1
 2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Prairie Trail Elementary)97.293
 4.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Ankeny Community School District)88.884
 4.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)72.572.9
 0.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Prairie Trail Elementary)84.283
 1.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Ankeny Community School District)84.980.7
 4.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)67.368.3
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Prairie Trail Elementary)87.289.4
 2.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Ankeny Community School District)87.782.8
 4.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)69.471.3
 1.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students711571
 19.7%
African American518
 260%
American Indian31
 66.7%
Asian1616
Hispanic1634
 112.5%
Pacific Islander11
White632468
 25.9%
Two or More Races3833
 13.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients8.4%7%
 1.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Prairie Trail Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 571 students attended Prairie Trail Elementary.

Students who attend Prairie Trail Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Parkview Middle School
High : Ankeny High School

Yes! Prairie Trail Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 18th of 565 Iowa elementary schools.

Students at Prairie Trail Elementary are 82% White, 6% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 3% African American, 3% Asian.


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