Enrollment
187
Elementary
DISTRICT 300 · STATE 369
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·ADRIAN PUBLIC SCHOOLS·NCES 260195001965
Prairie Elementary School
2568 AIRPORT RD, ADRIAN, MI 49221 · (517) 265-5082 · Lenawee County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY41-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL187 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
11.5:1
16 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.1:1 · STATE 15.8:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
79%
147 students
DISTRICT 68% · STATE 55%
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 | 42 | 22% |
| Grade 1 | 26 | 14% |
| Grade 2 | 27 | 14% |
| Grade 3 | 28 | 15% |
| Grade 4 | 36 | 19% |
| Grade 5 | 28 | 15% |
This year's kindergarten class (42) is 50% larger than its 5th grade class (28).
Student demographics
59%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 59% · STATE 56% · US 70%
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
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Prairie Elementary School→Springbrook Middle School
Based on grade levels within Adrian Public Schools. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Prairie Elementary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie Elementary School this school | 187 | 78.6% | N/A |
| Coloma Intermediate School COLOMA | 175 | 78.9% | 23.3% |
| Wenzel School STURGIS | 148 | 85.8% | N/A |
| Emerson School IONIA | 166 | 78.3% | 38.2% |
| Sister Lakes Elementary School BENTON HARBOR | 166 | 66.9% | 36.9% |
| Congress School STURGIS | 162 | 70.4% | N/A |
Matched among Michigan elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Prairie Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Michigan | In Lenawee County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 187 | #1,449 of 1,630 | #14 of 18 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 78.6% | #390 of 1,563 | #2 of 17 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -26.1% | #127 of 979 | #2 of 8 |
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
187
-48 (-20%) vs 2020
-29% since 2010-11, when it was 262
Student : Teacher
11.5:1
was 14.7:1
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 | 187 | 16.3 | 11.5:1 | 79% (147) |
| 2023-24 | 201 | 15.1 | 13.3:1 | 80% (161) |
| 2022-23 | 224 | 15.2 | 14.7:1 | 80% (179) |
| 2020-21 | 235 | 16 | 14.7:1 | 80% (188) |
| 2017-18 | 253 | 19.8 | 12.8:1 | 80% (202) |
| 2015-16 | 254 | 15 | 16.9:1 | 78% (197) |
| 2010-11 | 262 | 17 | 15.4:1 | 75% (197) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Prairie Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students down 26% (253 to 187); teachers down 18% (19.8 to 16.3).
About Prairie Elementary School
Prairie Elementary School is a low-enrollment elementary school located in ADRIAN, Michigan. The school reports 187 students in pre-K through 5. The typical figure for elementary schools in Michigan is about 369 students.
Across its 7 schools, Adrian Public Schools enrolls 2,657 students. Prairie Elementary School is one of those schools.
White students make up a majority at Prairie Elementary School, at 55%. Other students are 30% Hispanic, 10% multiracial, and 5% Black. That is lower than the 87% White share among all Lenawee County residents. Pick two students at random and there is a 59% chance they belong to different racial or ethnic groups; that figure is the school's diversity index.
Federal staffing data show 16.3 full-time-equivalent teachers at Prairie Elementary School and a ratio of 11.5:1. This ratio sits 4.4 below the 15.8:1 average for elementary schools in Michigan. Free or reduced-price lunch eligibility covers 79% of students. That is higher than the 44% average for public schools in Lenawee County.
Among Lenawee County residents, the median household income is $70,518, roughly 23% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 7%. Prairie Elementary School is one of 47 public schools in the county.
The shortest distance from Prairie Elementary School to another public school is about 0.3 miles, to Maurice Spear Campus. Other public schools within five miles: at least 8.
Federal records code the school's setting as Rural: Fringe.
Enrollment dropped 20% from its 2020-21 level of 235. Its ratio of students to teachers was 14.7:1 in 2020-21, and 11.5:1 in 2024-25.
Families, students, and staff can use this page to discuss school safety, transportation, and start times at Prairie Elementary School. Alumni can share how the school prepared them.
Lenawee County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
98,415
Census ACS
Median income
$70,518
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
23%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
47
14,256 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Adrian Public Schools
- Adrian High SchoolHigh · 804 students
- Springbrook Middle SchoolMiddle · 612 students
- Alexander Elementary SchoolElementary · 468 students
- Lincoln Elementary SchoolElementary · 280 students
- Michener Elementary SchoolElementary · 266 students
- Adrian Community High SchoolHigh · 40 students
Other schools in ADRIAN
- Adrian High SchoolHigh · 804 students
- Madison Elementary SchoolElementary · 753 students
- Springbrook Middle SchoolMiddle · 612 students
- Alexander Elementary SchoolElementary · 468 students
- Madison High SchoolHigh · 439 students
- Madison Middle SchoolMiddle · 388 students
Other Prairie Elementary schools
14 other US public schools in 11 states are named Prairie Elementary. Prairie Elementary School is the 13th largest of the 15.
- Prairie ElementarySacramento, CA · 858 students
- PRAIRIE ELEMENTARYWORTHINGTON, MN · 690 students
- Prairie Elementary SchoolLafayette, LA · 663 students
- Prairie Elementary SchoolNaperville, IL · 515 students
- Prairie Elementary SchoolOrland Park, IL · 507 students
Nearby schools
- Maurice Spear Campus0.3 mi · 21
- Lincoln Elementary School1.4 mi · 280
- Michener Elementary School1.6 mi · 266
- Alexander Elementary School2.2 mi · 468
- Springbrook Middle School2.3 mi · 612
- Adrian High School2.3 mi · 804
Frequently asked questions
About Prairie Elementary SchoolHow many students attend Prairie Elementary School?
Prairie Elementary School enrolls approximately 187 students in grades PK-05.
Is Prairie Elementary School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Prairie Elementary School is an elementary school covering grades PK-05.
How many students per teacher at Prairie Elementary School?
Approximately 11.5:1 students per teacher at Prairie Elementary School.
What is the student diversity at Prairie Elementary School?
Student demographics at Prairie Elementary School are roughly 55% White, 30% Hispanic, 5% Black, 10% Two or more.
What district is Prairie Elementary School in?
Prairie Elementary School is part of Adrian Public Schools.
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