Enrollment
249
Elementary
DISTRICT 329 · STATE 369
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·LAKEVIEW SCH. DISTRICT (CALHOUN)·NCES 262085005751
Prairieview School
1675 IROQUOIS AVE, BATTLE CREEK, MI 49015 · (269) 565-4600 · Calhoun County
GRADES PK–04ELEMENTARY13-CITYTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL249 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
10.8:1
23 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.3:1 · STATE 15.8:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
82%
203 students
DISTRICT 64% · 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 | 61 | 24% |
| Grade 1 | 34 | 14% |
| Grade 2 | 43 | 17% |
| Grade 3 | 64 | 26% |
| Grade 4 | 47 | 19% |
This year's kindergarten class (61) is 30% larger than its 4th grade class (47).
Student demographics
76%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 70% · 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
Prairieview School→Lakeview Middle School
Based on grade levels within Lakeview Sch. District (Calhoun). Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Prairieview School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prairieview School this school | 249 | 81.5% | N/A |
| Lyons School LANSING | 242 | 89.7% | N/A |
| Hiller Elementary School MADISON HEIGHTS | 272 | 70.6% | 36.3% |
| Cumberland School LANSING | 308 | 89.3% | N/A |
| Forest View School LANSING | 262 | 83.2% | N/A |
| Southwood Elementary GRAND RAPIDS | 302 | 81.1% | 41.0% |
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 Prairieview School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Michigan | In Calhoun County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 249 | #1,282 of 1,630 | #17 of 27 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 10.8:1 | #16 of 1,424 | #1 of 20 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 76.0% | #7 of 1,424 | #1 of 20 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 81.5% | #338 of 1,563 | #7 of 27 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -16.2% | #363 of 979 | #12 of 17 |
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
249
+6 (+2%) vs 2020
-43% since 1990-91, when it was 434
Student : Teacher
10.8:1
was 14.3:1
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 | 249 | 23.1 | 10.8:1 | 82% (203) |
| 2023-24 | 247 | 19.8 | 12.5:1 | 87% (214) |
| 2022-23 | 258 | 19 | 13.6:1 | 87% (225) |
| 2020-21 | 243 | 17 | 14.3:1 | 84% (203) |
| 2017-18 | 297 | 19.3 | 15.4:1 | 77% (230) |
| 2015-16 | 290 | 19 | 15.3:1 | 73% (212) |
| 2010-11 | 249 | 15 | 16.6:1 | 73% (182) |
| 2000-01 | 285 | 16 | 17.8:1 | 28% (79) |
| 1990-91 | 434 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Prairieview School.
Since 2017-18: students down 16% (297 to 249); teachers up 20% (19.3 to 23.1).
About Prairieview School
Prairieview School is a public elementary school in BATTLE CREEK, Michigan. Total enrollment is 249 students, and the grades served are pre-K through 4. Elementary schools in Michigan have about 369 students on average; enrollment here is 33% lower.
Lakeview Sch. District (Calhoun), which runs Prairieview School, has 7 schools and 3,706 students.
The student body at Prairieview School has no majority group. White students lead at 38%. Enrollment also includes 18% multiracial, 16% Hispanic, 16% Black, and 11% Asian. The school's White share is 39 points below the 76% share among Calhoun County residents. Its diversity index, the chance that two randomly chosen students belong to different racial or ethnic groups, is 76%.
Prairieview School has 23.1 full-time-equivalent teachers on staff and a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.8:1. The school's 10.8:1 compares with an average of 15.8:1 for elementary schools in Michigan. The school has 82% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. The gap from the 56% average for public schools in Calhoun County is 26 points.
Calhoun County is the school's county. There, the median household earns about $63,177 a year, roughly 23% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 10% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Public schools in Calhoun County number 56, with about 18,982 students.
Straight-line distance to the nearest public school, Lakeview Middle School, is about 0.4 miles. There are at least 8 other public schools within five miles.
In the federal locale system, Prairieview School is coded City: Small, for schools inside a principal city with a population under 100,000.
Between 2020-21 and 2024-25, enrollment moved from 243 to 249, a small change. The ratio was 14.3:1 in 2020-21 and 10.8:1 in 2024-25.
The discussion board for Prairieview School is open to topics like athletics, class schedules, and weather closures. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to post.
Calhoun County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
133,778
Census ACS
Median income
$63,177
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
23%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
56
18,982 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Lakeview Sch. District (Calhoun)
- Lakeview High SchoolHigh · 1,241 students
- Lakeview Middle SchoolMiddle · 1,082 students
- Minges Brook SchoolElementary · 368 students
- Riverside Elementary SchoolElementary · 350 students
- Westlake Elementary SchoolElementary · 349 students
- Lakeview Alternative High SchoolHigh · 67 students
Other schools in BATTLE CREEK
- Lakeview High SchoolHigh · 1,241 students
- Lakeview Middle SchoolMiddle · 1,082 students
- Battle Creek Central High SchoolHigh · 978 students
- Harper Creek Middle SchoolMiddle · 896 students
- Harper Creek High SchoolHigh · 823 students
- Pennfield Senior High SchoolHigh · 748 students
Other Prairieview schools
2 other US public schools in 3 states are named Prairieview. Prairieview School is the 3rd largest of the 3.
- Prairieview SchoolWaukee, IA · 539 students
- Prairieview SchoolHainesville, IL · 400 students
Nearby schools
- Lakeview Middle School0.4 mi · 1,082
- Lakeview Alternative High School0.7 mi · 67
- Arbor Academy0.7 mi · 154
- Lakeview High School0.8 mi · 1,241
- Westlake Elementary School0.9 mi · 349
- Battle Creek Montessori Academy1.4 mi · 141
Frequently asked questions
About Prairieview SchoolHow many students attend Prairieview School?
Prairieview School enrolls approximately 249 students in grades PK-04.
Is Prairieview School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Prairieview School is an elementary school covering grades PK-04.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prairieview School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Prairieview School is approximately 10.8:1 (23 FTE teachers).
What is the student diversity at Prairieview School?
Student demographics at Prairieview School are roughly 38% White, 16% Hispanic, 16% Black, 11% Asian, 18% Two or more.
Is Prairieview School public or private?
Prairieview School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Lakeview Sch. District (Calhoun).
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.