School overview
At a glance
Reported students
252
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Teachers (FTE)
18
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14:1
Calculated, not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–04
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Iowa elementary enrollment
30th percentile
Compared with 663 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
252
Prairie West Elementary: 252 reported students.
State peer staffing position
64th percentile
14:1 reported; state peer median 13.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Profile interpretation
What the reported data says about Prairie West Elementary
Prairie West Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–04 in Waverly. It is one of 7 current school records connected to Waverly-Shell Rock Comm School District. NCES reports 252 students for 2024–25.
Among 663 elementary schools in Iowa with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 322 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 30th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14:1, close to the Iowa median of 13.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (86.5%) and multiracial (5.6%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Turn data into a school visit
Questions worth asking Prairie West Elementary
- 1How do the reported 14:1 student–teacher ratio and 18 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Student context
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- Not reported
- Students with disabilities
- Not reported
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 23.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
People available to students
Support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- Not reported
- Nurses (FTE)
- Not reported
- Psychologists (FTE)
- Not reported
- Social workers (FTE)
- Not reported
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White86.5%
- Hispanic4.4%
- Black2.8%
- Asian0.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial5.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Learning opportunities
Programs reported by the school
Advanced Placement
Not reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported
Computer science
Not reported
Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Continue exploring
Other schools in Waverly-Shell Rock Comm School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Shell Rock Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
116 reported students
North Ridge Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–04
397 reported students
Greenview Alternative School
High · Grades 09–12
45 reported students
Little Go-Hawk Learning Center
Other · Grades PK–PK
31 reported students
Waverly-Shell Rock Middle School
Middle · Grades 05–08
681 reported students
Waverly-Shell Rock Senior High School
High · Grades 09–12
737 reported students