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Prairie Elementary School

Public Grades PK, KG-6

13^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 337 Idaho Elementary Schools

Better than 96% of Idaho elementary schools

Summary

Prairie Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Cottonwood, Idaho, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 241 students. This school is part of the Cottonwood Joint District, which is ranked 6th out of 96 districts in Idaho and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Prairie Elementary School consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Idaho, with a statewide ranking as high as 13th out of 337 schools in the 2024-2025 school year. The school's proficiency rates in ISAT Math, Science, and English Language Arts are significantly higher than the state and district averages, with the math proficiency rate ranging from 74.3% to 85.3% across different grade levels. Additionally, Prairie Elementary School has relatively low chronic absenteeism rates and a favorable student-teacher ratio compared to nearby schools like Clearwater Valley Elementary and Kamiah Elementary School.

When compared to the nearby schools, Grangeville Elementary/Middle School and the other schools mentioned, Prairie Elementary School stands out as an exceptional educational institution in the region. Its consistently high academic performance, low chronic absenteeism, and favorable student-teacher ratio make it a top choice for parents in the Cottonwood area.

222

Students ?

12.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,603

Per pupil spending ?

32.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1916 East Street
Cottonwood, ID 83522-0570

(208) 962-3122

District: Cottonwood Joint District

Students who attend Prairie Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Prairie Junior/Senior High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.9%

Hispanic:

2.7%

Two or more races:

0.9%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 91st percentile in 2008 → 96th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Idaho average (77% vs 47% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 4% of Idaho elementary schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 5 percentile points since 2008

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school77%

District avg68%

Idaho avg47%

13^th of 337

Idaho public elementary schools ?

Top 4%▲ up 6 pts since 2017

From top 10% (2017) to top 4% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

6^th of 96Cottonwood Joint District among Idaho districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Idaho percentile	Rating
2025	93.9	13 of 337	96.1%	★★★★★
2018	80.5	38 of 254	85.0%	★★★★☆
2017	86.8	28 of 292	90.4%	★★★★★
2013	70.1	85 of 357	76.2%	★★★★☆
2012	81.7	33 of 354	90.7%	★★★★★
2011	84.0	15 of 359	95.8%	★★★★★
2010	72.7	66 of 356	81.5%	★★★★☆
2009	87.9	5 of 349	98.6%	★★★★★
2008	81.1	30 of 335	91.0%	★★★★★

By subject vs Idaho (2024-2025) ?

Math80%+37 vs state

English Language Arts79%+25 vs state

Science60%+17 vs state

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Schools Near Prairie Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ISAT Math (2025)						ISAT Science (2025)		ISAT English Language Arts (2025)						Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISAT Math 3rd Grade	ISAT Math 4th Grade	ISAT Math 5th Grade	ISAT Math 6th Grade	ISAT Math 8th Grade	ISAT Math All Grades	ISAT Science 5th Grade	ISAT Science All Grades	ISAT English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 4th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 7th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Prairie Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1916 East Street	Cottonwood	83522	Idaho County	Cottonwood Joint District	No	No	(n/a)	No	(208) 962-3122	222	17	12.9	32.9%	213 (95.9%)	1 (0.5%)	6 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)	93.9	13^th of 337 public elementary schools	96.1%					(n/a)	80.6	81.3	74.3	85.3		80.3	60.0	60.0	83.9	81.3	74.3	76.5		78.8	$9,603	$1,161	$8,441
Grangeville Elementary/Middle School	Public	PK, KG-8	400 Idaho Street	Grangeville	83530	Idaho County	Mountain View School District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(208) 983-0400	505	29	17.6	47.5%	450 (89.1%)	1 (0.2%)	26 (5.1%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (4.8%)	27	258^th of 337 public elementary schools	23.4%		35.5	195^th of 301 public elementary schools	35.2%	63	41.5	42.9		40.0	52.4	42.3		53.0	35.8		50.0	39.6	44.2	45.1	$9,493	$990	$8,503
Clearwater Valley Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	306 East Pine Street	Kooskia	83539	Idaho County	Mountain View School District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(208) 926-4311	117	8	15.3	68.4%	104 (88.9%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (4.3%)								(n/a)		35.0				34.8								51.5	$10,390	$1,360	$9,030
Kamiah Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	809 9th Street	Kamiah	83536	Lewis County	Kamiah Joint District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(208) 935-4012	121	10	11.8	32.2%	80 (66.1%)	1 (0.8%)	12 (9.9%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (12.4%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (10.7%)								(n/a)									31.3					31.3	$13,176	$2,260	$10,916

Frequently Asked Questions about Prairie Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Prairie Elementary School?

Students at Prairie Elementary School are 96% White, 3% Hispanic.

Is Prairie Elementary School a good school?

Yes! Prairie Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 13^th of 337 Idaho elementary schools.

What district is Prairie Elementary School in?

Cottonwood Joint District

How many students attend Prairie Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 222 students attended Prairie Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Prairie Elementary School attend?

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

High : Prairie Junior/Senior High School

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