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Prairie Elementary School — School Profile & District Info

Primary|Lafayette, Louisiana|Lafayette Parish|Last audited: Not yet synced

Lafayette, LA 70506

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School Profile

Grades
PK–5
Enrollment
674
Student:Teacher
13.5:1
Locale
Urban
Econ. Disadvantaged
58.9%

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency
55%
79th percentile in LA
Math Proficiency
45%
81th percentile in LA
Chronic Absenteeism
3.5%
SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented
Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Worse than average in LA

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending
$12,386
District-level data
Funding Sources
Federal 19%State 31%Local 51%

Community Context

Median Home Value
$195,023
+0.0% YoY
Lafayette, LA metro area · Zillow Feb 2026
Community Need Level
Moderate
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

663
Current enrollment
Stable(+2% 5yr)

Full School Calendar 2025-26

DateEvent
Mon, May 4, 2026
Special Board Meeting
Wed, May 13, 2026
Board Insurance Committee Meeting (RESCHEDULED)
Thu, May 14, 2026
EARLY COLLEGE ACADEMY GRADUATION
Thu, May 14, 2026
Public Hearing on Budget
Thu, May 14, 2026
Special Board Meeting to Adopt Budget
Thu, May 14, 2026
Regular Board Meeting
Tue, May 19, 2026
OVEY COMEAUX HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION
Tue, May 19, 2026
LAFAYETTE HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION

Showing 8 events for the 2025-26 school year

Frequently Asked Questions about Prairie Elementary School

Enrollment at Prairie Elementary School stands at 674 students. The school is a Primary institution in the local district.