Prairie Trail Elementary

www.ankenyschools.org

526 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Prairie Trail Elementary is a public school located in Ankeny, Iowa, serving students as part of the Ankeny Community School District. Situated in the heart of the growing Prairie Trail development, the school emphasizes a modern approach to learning, focusing on academic excellence, character development, and fostering a supportive community environment. It caters to a diverse student population and is well-regarded for its commitment to preparing students for future success through a comprehensive curriculum that integrates technology and hands-on engagement.

The school is known for its strong partnership with families and the surrounding Ankeny community, creating an environment where parental involvement is encouraged and valued. As part of a district that prides itself on continuous improvement, Prairie Trail Elementary offers various programs designed to meet the unique needs of its students, ensuring that both academic growth and social-emotional well-being are prioritized. Its location in a vibrant, mixed-use neighborhood provides students with a unique, connected educational experience that reflects the forward-thinking nature of the Ankeny school system.

526

Total Students

32.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

5.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Prairie Trail Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	438
Hispanic	39
Black	4
Asian	12
Two or More	32
American Indian	1

White
438 (83.3%)
Hispanic
39 (7.4%)
Two or More
32 (6.1%)
Asian
12 (2.3%)
Black
4 (0.8%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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:	No
District:	Ankeny Comm School District
Phone:	(515)965-9605
Website:	http://www.ankenyschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	526
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	20
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 88

Grade 1 83

Grade 2 84

Grade 3 98

Grade 4 79

Grade 5 94