Prairie Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Waukesha, Wisconsin 53189 · Waukesha School District
#345 of 1,069 elementary schools in Wisconsin
#15000 of 50,301 nationally
About Prairie Elementary
Prairie Elementary is a public elementary located in Waukesha, in the Waukesha School District school district of Wisconsin, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 348 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 64.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 345th of 1,069 ranked elementary schools in Wisconsin. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (56th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 348.
There are 24 schools in Waukesha; Prairie Elementary ranks 7th of 23 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)52%
- Reading proficiency (30%)52%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)28.7%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.4
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 Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 348
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 28.7%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 52%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 52%
- 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).
Waukesha STEM Academy
Waukesha · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
580 students · 2.0 km away
South High
Waukesha · Public high · Grades 9–12
833 students · 2.2 km away
Waukesha Academy of Health Professions
Waukesha · Charter high · Grades 9–12
112 students · 2.3 km away
Waukesha Engineering Preparatory Academy
Waukesha · Charter high · Grades 9–12
144 students · 2.3 km away
Mill Creek Academy
Waukesha · Charter elementary · Grades PK–6
324 students · 2.9 km away
Les Paul Middle
Waukesha · Public middle · Grades 6–8
547 students · 3.0 km away
West High
Waukesha · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,167 students · 3.0 km away
Heyer Elementary
Waukesha · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
328 students · 3.0 km away
Bethesda Elementary
Waukesha · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
401 students · 3.5 km away
Butler Middle
Waukesha · Public middle · Grades 6–8
786 students · 3.8 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Wisconsin with a comparable Enrollment.
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348 students
Great Lakes Elementary
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348 students
Lowell Elementary
Waukesha · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
347 students
Decorah Elementary
West Bend · Public elementary · Grades K–4
349 students
Howe Elementary
Green Bay · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
350 students
Canterbury Elementary
Greendale · Public elementary · Grades K–5
350 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Prairie Elementary a good school?
Prairie Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 64.7 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #345 of 1,069 in Wisconsin. 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 Wisconsin?
Prairie Elementary ranks #345 of 1,069 elementary schools in Wisconsin and #15000 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Prairie Elementary?
Prairie Elementary had 348 students in 2025.
Is Prairie Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Prairie Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. 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.