Total enrollment
472
-42 (-8%) vs SY 2020-21
2 schools in Prairie City
Iowa · Public K-12
In Prairie City, Iowa, public K-12 schools total 2 and serve approximately 472 students, with an average school size of 236.
4-year change in Prairie City
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
1,711
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
472
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
2
public K-12
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| PCM Middle School | Middle | 06-08 | 232 |
| Prairie City Elementary School | Elementary | 03-05 | 240 |
About Prairie City
Prairie City is a sparse Iowa city in terms of public-school footprint, with 2 schools and 472 students total.
In terms of grade levels, the city consists of 1 elementary, and 1 middle.
Per-school enrollment runs near 236, lower than the state mean of about 376.
Looking at the last 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in Prairie City has fell 8% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 514 students to 472.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Prairie City discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.