Enrollment
6
Elementary
STATE 332
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·PRAIRIE ELEMENTARY DISTRICT·NCES 160273000496
PRAIRIE ELEM/JR HIGH SCHOOL
73 SMITH CREEK ROAD, PRAIRIE, ID 83647 · (208) 868-3229 · Elmore County
GRADES KG–08ELEMENTARY43-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL6 STUDENTS
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allk12 Grade
Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
6.1:1
1 FTE teachers
STATE 18.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
STATE 46%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 1 | 17% |
| Grade 1 | 1 | 17% |
| Grade 3 | 1 | 17% |
| Grade 5 | 2 | 33% |
| Grade 7 | 1 | 17% |
Student demographics
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Where PRAIRIE ELEM/JR HIGH SCHOOL ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Idaho | In Elmore County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 6 | #388 of 393 | #7 of 7 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
6
-1 (-14%) vs 2020
-45% since 1990-91, when it was 11
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 6 | 1 | 6.1:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 6 | 1 | 6.2:1 | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 5 | 1 | 5.2:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 7 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 3 | 0.9 | 3.4:1 | N/A |
| 2015-16 | 6 | N/A | N/A | 0% (0) |
| 2010-11 | 9 | 1 | 9.0:1 | 0% (0) |
| 2000-01 | 5 | 1 | 5.0:1 | 0% (0) |
| 1990-91 | 11 | 1 | 11.0:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for PRAIRIE ELEM/JR HIGH SCHOOL.
Since 2017-18: students up 100% (3 to 6); teachers up 12% (0.9 to 1).
About PRAIRIE ELEM/JR HIGH SCHOOL
PRAIRIE ELEM/JR HIGH SCHOOL is a small elementary school located in PRAIRIE, Idaho. A total of 6 students attend the school, which covers kindergarten through 8. The average for elementary schools in Idaho is about 332 students, so this school is 98% smaller than average.
PRAIRIE ELEMENTARY DISTRICT operates PRAIRIE ELEM/JR HIGH SCHOOL.
The large majority of students at PRAIRIE ELEM/JR HIGH SCHOOL, 100%, are White. The county population is about 73% White.
PRAIRIE ELEM/JR HIGH SCHOOL's 1 full-time-equivalent teachers put its ratio at 6.1:1. For comparison, elementary schools in Idaho average 18.1:1.
Among Elmore County residents, median household income is about $65,359, roughly 22% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 7% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Federal data list 18 public schools in Elmore County, with a combined enrollment of about 4,507.
NORTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is located about 25.5 miles from PRAIRIE ELEM/JR HIGH SCHOOL.
The NCES locale for PRAIRIE ELEM/JR HIGH SCHOOL is Rural: Remote, which covers schools in rural territory far from an urban area.
PRAIRIE ELEM/JR HIGH SCHOOL had 7 students in 2020-21 and 6 in 2024-25, a 14% decrease.
Parents and students can post about enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news at PRAIRIE ELEM/JR HIGH SCHOOL. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Elmore County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
29,321
Census ACS
Median income
$65,359
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
22%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
18
4,507 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Nearby schools
- NORTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL25.5 mi · 357
- RICHARD MCKENNA CHARTER SCHOOL - MONTESSORI25.9 mi · 164
- EAST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL26.0 mi · 386
- BASIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL26.1 mi · 173
- IDAHO CITY HIGH SCHOOL26.2 mi · 126
- BENNETT MOUNTAIN HIGH SCHOOL26.2 mi · 88
Frequently asked questions
About PRAIRIE ELEM/JR HIGH SCHOOLHow large is PRAIRIE ELEM/JR HIGH SCHOOL?
PRAIRIE ELEM/JR HIGH SCHOOL enrolls approximately 6 students in grades KG-08.
What grades does PRAIRIE ELEM/JR HIGH SCHOOL serve?
PRAIRIE ELEM/JR HIGH SCHOOL serves grades KG-08.
How many students per teacher at PRAIRIE ELEM/JR HIGH SCHOOL?
Approximately 6.1:1 students per teacher at PRAIRIE ELEM/JR HIGH SCHOOL.
How diverse is PRAIRIE ELEM/JR HIGH SCHOOL?
PRAIRIE ELEM/JR HIGH SCHOOL reports a student body of 100% White.
Is PRAIRIE ELEM/JR HIGH SCHOOL public or private?
PRAIRIE ELEM/JR HIGH SCHOOL is a public K-12 school, overseen by PRAIRIE ELEMENTARY DISTRICT.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.