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Prairie Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 873 students

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4 stars


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Posted July 25, 2008

A strong principal makes up for a lot of the facilities troubles in this school. There are a lot of portable buildings and inadequate bathroom facilities. We put up with these because of the perks. French Immersion program. Fantastic, year-round library services. Most of the teachers are happy to be there and bring that joy into the classroom. Janitors working hard to keep things clean. Very parent-volunteer friendly. INCREDIBLE Physical Education program, TOP of the district. A playground to make any child love school. Of course each teacher brings a different personality to the classroom and there's probably a few less enthusiastic teachers in there, but most kids have a positive experience here.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 18, 2004

I think Prairie Elementary is wonderful. We have a wonderful principal and teachers. I have 2 children that attend Prairie and they would not have it any other way. I also like the fact that we are able buy the school supplies thru the school the year before and label them and we are able to meet the teachers the week before school. The real reason I love the school is because I was once a pupil there in 1978-1983. Thanks Prairie for a great foundation and the able to become a professional nurse helping others. A. Sam
—Submitted by Amy Sam, a parent


Posted August 20, 2003

My son is starting his 2nd year at Prairie. I have been so pleased with the focus on education, the care he receives from his teachers, and the parental involvement. He is in the French Immersion program and I recommend Prairie to everyone I know with small children.
—Submitted by a parent


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About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 69% in 2012.

850 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
78%
Math

The state average for Math was 71% in 2012.

850 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
80%
Science

The state average for Science was 67% in 2012.

850 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
75%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 64% in 2012.

850 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
83%
Scale: % basic or above

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Louisiana used the integrated Louisiana Educational Assessment Program (iLEAP) to assess students in grades 3, 5, 6, and 7 in math, English language arts, science, and social studies. The iLEAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Louisiana.

See Louisiana's state standards

Source: Louisiana Department of Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 70% in 2012.

850 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
65%
Math

The state average for Math was 70% in 2012.

850 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
72%
Science

The state average for Science was 64% in 2012.

850 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
64%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 67% in 2012.

850 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
71%
Scale: % basic or above

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Louisiana used the integrated Louisiana Educational Assessment Program (iLEAP) to assess students in grades 3, 5, 6, and 7 in math, English language arts, science, and social studies. The iLEAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Louisiana.

See Louisiana's state standards

Source: Louisiana Department of Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 75% in 2012.

850 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
79%
Math

The state average for Math was 73% in 2012.

850 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
80%
Science

The state average for Science was 68% in 2012.

850 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
69%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 68% in 2012.

850 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
74%
Scale: % basic or above

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Louisiana used the Louisiana Educational Assessment Program for the 21st Century (LEAP 21) to assess students in grades 4 and 8 in math, English language arts, science and social studies. The LEAP 21 is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Louisiana. The goal is for all students to score at or above basic on the test.

See Louisiana's state standards

Source: Louisiana Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 48% 49%
Black 45% 46%
Hispanic 5% 3%
Asian/Pacific Islander 3% 1%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 63%N/A65%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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2910 Ambassador Caffery Parkway
Lafayette, LA 70506
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Phone: (337) 521-7790

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