Prairie Creek

8451 Kirkwood Blvd SW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404

www.crprairie.org

846 Students

Middle School 5th - 6th

School Overview

Prairie Creek Intermediate School, located at 401 76th Avenue SW in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, serves as a vital part of the College Community School District (often referred to as Prairie). As an intermediate-level institution, the school is dedicated to bridging the academic and developmental gap between elementary education and middle school. It fosters a supportive learning environment designed to meet the unique social, emotional, and cognitive needs of students in grades 5 and 6, focusing on building independence and foundational skills before they transition to the district’s higher grade-level campuses.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to the "Prairie" tradition of excellence, emphasizing a rigorous curriculum alongside a strong sense of community. By utilizing collaborative teaching strategies and modern educational tools, Prairie Creek encourages students to become active participants in their own learning. With a focus on both academic achievement and character development, the school strives to prepare its students for future success while maintaining a welcoming atmosphere that encourages parent and community involvement.

846

Total Students

59.3

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

34.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Prairie Creek
Demographic	Student Count
White	582
Hispanic	61
Black	120
Asian	14
Two or More	58
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	8

White
582 (68.8%)
Black
120 (14.2%)
Hispanic
61 (7.2%)
Two or More
58 (6.9%)
Asian
14 (1.7%)
Pacific Islander
8 (0.9%)
American Indian
3 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	College Comm School District
Phone:	(319)848-5310
Website:	http://www.crprairie.org
Grade Range:	5th - 6th
Total Students:	846
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	59.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	246
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	43

* 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

Grade 5 425

Grade 6 421