Prairie Trail Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Ankeny, Iowa 50023 · Ankeny Comm School District
#26 of 654 elementary schools in Iowa
#1100 of 50,301 nationally
About Prairie Trail Elementary
Prairie Trail Elementary is a public elementary located in Ankeny, in the Ankeny Comm School District school district of Iowa, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 526 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 88.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of elementary schools in United States and 26th of 654 ranked elementary schools in Iowa. Its strongest component is math proficiency (99th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (33th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 526.
There are 18 schools in Ankeny; Prairie Trail Elementary ranks 3rd of 15 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)92%
- Reading proficiency (30%)87%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)5.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)16.4
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 Trail Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 526
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 5.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 16.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 87%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 92%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Prairie Trail Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Crocker Elementary School
Ankeny · Public elementary · Grades K–5
489 students · 1.5 km away
Southview Middle School
Ankeny · Public other · Grades 8–9
913 students · 1.9 km away
Heritage Elementary
Ankeny · Public elementary · Grades K–5
604 students · 2.2 km away
Ankeny High School
Ankeny · Public high · Grades 10–12
1,375 students · 2.2 km away
Northwest Elementary School
Ankeny · Public elementary · Grades K–5
346 students · 2.5 km away
Westwood Elementary School
Ankeny · Public elementary · Grades K–5
551 students · 2.9 km away
Parkview Middle School
Ankeny · Public middle · Grades 6–7
865 students · 3.1 km away
Prairie Ridge Middle School
Ankeny · Public middle · Grades 6–7
1,004 students · 3.2 km away
Terrace Learning Center
Ankeny · Public other · Grades PK–PK
361 students · 3.2 km away
Southeast Elementary School
Ankeny · Public elementary · Grades K–5
585 students · 3.5 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Iowa with a comparable Enrollment.
Willowbrook Elementary
Altoona · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
523 students
Heritage Elementary
Grimes · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
530 students
Crossroads Park Elementary School
West Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades K–6
530 students
Anderson Elementary School
Bondurant · Public elementary · Grades 2–4
531 students
Meadow View Elementary
Adel · Public elementary · Grades 2–4
520 students
Capitol View Elementary School
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
533 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Prairie Trail Elementary a good school?
Prairie Trail Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 88.7 out of 100 (Top 5% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #26 of 654 in Iowa. 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 Trail Elementary rank in Iowa?
Prairie Trail Elementary ranks #26 of 654 elementary schools in Iowa and #1100 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Prairie Trail Elementary?
Prairie Trail Elementary had 526 students in 2025.
Is Prairie Trail Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Prairie Trail Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Prairie Trail Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Prairie Trail Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.