Prairie Elementary School
2910 Ambassador Caffery Pkw, Lafayette, LA 70506 | (337) 984-3391
- Grades: PK-5
- Student Enrollment: 862
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5 out of 5 | 1 Review
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 862 preschool and elementary school students from grades PK-5
- Ranks 221st out of 778 elementary schools in LA.
Additional Contact Information
- Principal or Admin: Gwendolyn A Lewis
- Fax: (337) 988-3609
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details
- Lafayette Parish School Board District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $9,107
- Graduation Rate: 68.1%
- Dropout Rate: 7.0%
- Students Per Teacher: 14.6
- Enrolled Students: 29,905
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 862
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 64.4
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 13.4
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 437 (50.7%)
- Females: 425 (49.3%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 82 (9.5%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 444 (51.5%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 526 (61.0%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 2 | 0.2% |
| Black | 373 | 43.3% |
| Asian | 24 | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 34 | 3.9% |
| White | 429 | 49.8% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 20 | 2.3% |
| Kindergarten | 120 | 13.9% |
| 1st Grade | 159 | 18.4% |
| 2nd Grade | 148 | 17.2% |
| 3rd Grade | 130 | 15.1% |
| 4th Grade | 148 | 17.2% |
| 5th Grade | 137 | 15.9% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 79%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:21%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 12 Years
- Average Salary: $39,692
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $34,146 | 33% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $42,394 | 67% |
Source: LA Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
School Ratings and Reviews
Overall Rating: 5
5 out of 5 | 1 Review
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1 review for Prairie Elementary School
- Reviewed by Former Student on November 18, 2008
- Rating:
(5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate - Prairie is a great school. I attended this school when I was younger and I have recently gone back to observe the school for my university field experience. It has a great attitude and the french immersion program is great!
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