Mid-Prairie East Elementary School

www.mphawks.org

255 Students

Elementary School K - 2nd

School Overview

Mid-Prairie East Elementary, located in Kalona, Iowa, is part of the Mid-Prairie Community School District and serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the development of strong character in its students. By focusing on a well-rounded curriculum, the school aims to prepare children for future success while maintaining a close-knit, community-oriented atmosphere typical of the Kalona area.

The school is deeply integrated into the culture of the Mid-Prairie district, which places a high value on collaboration between educators, parents, and students. With its location at 702 6th St., the school functions as a hub for early childhood and elementary education, utilizing modern instructional practices to engage young learners. Families who are part of the Mid-Prairie East community benefit from a school system that prioritizes student well-being and consistent academic progress within a rural Iowa setting.

255

Total Students

20.7

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

22.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mid-Prairie East Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	229
Hispanic	19
Asian	1
Two or More	6

White
229 (89.8%)
Hispanic
19 (7.5%)
Two or More
6 (2.4%)
Asian
1 (0.4%)

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:	Mid-Prairie Comm School District
Phone:	(319)656-2243
Website:	http://www.mphawks.org
Grade Range:	K - 2nd
Total Students:	255
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	45
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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 82

Grade 1 103

Grade 2 70