Prairie Elementary

20981 Dersch Rd.
Anderson, CA 96007

www.pachecousd.org

332 Students

Elementary School K - 3rd

School Overview

Prairie Elementary School, located on Dersch Road in Anderson, California, is a key component of the Pacheco Union School District. Serving the local community, the school is committed to fostering an environment that encourages academic achievement and personal growth for students in their formative elementary years. Its rural setting contributes to a tight-knit school culture, allowing for a focused educational experience that emphasizes foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and social development.

The school’s website highlights its role as a vital resource for families in the Anderson area, providing clear channels for communication between staff, parents, and the community. By maintaining a structured curriculum and promoting active parental involvement, Prairie Elementary strives to prepare its students for success as they transition to middle school. Overall, the institution is dedicated to maintaining a safe, supportive, and engaging learning atmosphere that reflects the values and needs of the surrounding Shasta County community.

332

Total Students

16.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Prairie Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	216
Hispanic	59
Black	2
Asian	7
Two or More	42
American Indian	6

White
216 (65.1%)
Hispanic
59 (17.8%)
Two or More
42 (12.7%)
Asian
7 (2.1%)
American Indian
6 (1.8%)
Black
2 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Pacheco Union Elementary
Phone:	(530)365-1801
Website:	http://www.pachecousd.org
Grade Range:	K - 3rd
Total Students:	332
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	156
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	36

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 107

Grade 1 78

Grade 2 73

Grade 3 74