Prairie View Elementary

386 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Prairie View Elementary is a public school located in the Mead School District in Spokane, Washington. Situated in a suburban setting, the school serves a student population spanning kindergarten through fifth grade. It is well-regarded within the local community for its focus on providing a foundational education in a supportive, neighborhood-centered environment that prioritizes academic growth and social development.

As part of the Mead School District, Prairie View aligns with the district’s broader commitment to high standards, student engagement, and the integration of technology in the classroom. The school emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum that includes core subjects like literacy and mathematics, often complemented by extracurricular activities and programs designed to foster character and community involvement. It is a focal point for families in the northern Spokane area, known for its active parent-teacher involvement and its dedication to preparing students for success as they transition to middle school.

386

Total Students

25.4

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

31.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Prairie View Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	297
Hispanic	30
Black	5
Asian	15
Two or More	31
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	3

White
297 (76.9%)
Two or More
31 (8.0%)
Hispanic
30 (7.8%)
Asian
15 (3.9%)
Black
5 (1.3%)
American Indian
5 (1.3%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.8%)

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:	Mead School District
Phone:	(509)465-7810
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	386
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	90
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	33

* 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 59

Grade 1 44

Grade 2 61

Grade 3 77

Grade 4 76

Grade 5 69