Prairie Early Childhood Center serves 79 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 79 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Prairie Early Childhood Center's student population of 79 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has grown by 300% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
79 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Prairie Early Childhood Center is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
13%
13%
Black
21%
7%
White
56%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
College Community School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Prairie Early Childhood Center?
79 students attend Prairie Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Prairie Early Childhood Center students are White, 21% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 10% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Prairie Early Childhood Center?
Prairie Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Prairie Early Childhood Center offer ?
Prairie Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Prairie Early Childhood Center part of?
Prairie Early Childhood Center is part of College Community School District.
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