Prairie Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Anderson, California 96007 · Pacheco Union Elementary
#2697 of 5,693 elementary schools in California
#33240 of 50,301 nationally
About Prairie Elementary
Prairie Elementary is a public elementary located in Anderson, in the Pacheco Union Elementary school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades K–3. In 2025 it enrolled 332 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 38.1 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 2697th of 5,693 ranked elementary schools in California. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (12th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 332.
There are 10 schools in Anderson; Prairie Elementary ranks 3rd of 9 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)42%
- Reading proficiency (30%)42%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)57.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)20.8
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Prairie Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 332
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 57.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 20.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 42%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 42%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Prairie Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Meadow Lane Elementary
Anderson · Public elementary · Grades K–5
398 students · 2.9 km away
Northern Summit Academy Shasta
Anderson · Charter other · Grades K–12
215 students · 3.7 km away
Anderson New Technology High
Anderson · Charter high · Grades 8–12
102 students · 3.8 km away
Anderson Middle
Anderson · Public middle · Grades 6–8
341 students · 4.5 km away
Anderson High
Anderson · Public high · Grades 9–12
562 students · 4.7 km away
Anderson Heights Elementary
Anderson · Public elementary · Grades K–5
261 students · 5.1 km away
Tree of Life International Charter
Anderson · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
402 students · 5.1 km away
Pacheco Elementary
Redding · Public middle · Grades 4–8
379 students · 5.6 km away
Junction Elementary
Palo Cedro · Public elementary · Grades K–8
416 students · 8.6 km away
Chrysalis Charter
Palo Cedro · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
226 students · 9.5 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in California with a comparable Enrollment.
Palisades Elementary
Capistrano Beach · Public elementary · Grades K–5
332 students
Aspen Elementary
Thousand Oaks · Public elementary · Grades K–5
332 students
Susan B. Anthony Elementary
Westminster · Public elementary · Grades K–6
332 students
Hudnall (Claude) Elementary
Inglewood · Public elementary · Grades K–6
332 students
Old River Elementary
Brentwood · Public elementary · Grades K–8
332 students
Atwater Avenue Elementary
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332 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Prairie Elementary a good school?
Prairie Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 38.1 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #2697 of 5,693 in California. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Prairie Elementary rank in California?
Prairie Elementary ranks #2697 of 5,693 elementary schools in California and #33240 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Prairie Elementary?
Prairie Elementary had 332 students in 2025.
Is Prairie Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Prairie Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–3. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Prairie Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Prairie Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.