At a glance
Reported students
449
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
24.45
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan elementary enrollment
72nd percentile
Compared with 1,618 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
306
Prairie Ridge Elementary School: 449 reported students.
State peer staffing position
86th percentile
18.4:1 reported; state peer median 15.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 479
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Student–teacher ratio
- 28.2:1
What the reported data says about Prairie Ridge Elementary School
Prairie Ridge Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Kalamazoo. It is one of 31 current school records connected to Kalamazoo Public Schools. NCES reports 449 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,618 elementary schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 366 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 72nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.4:1, above the Michigan median of 15.8:1 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 largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (38.3%) and Black (36.3%). English learners represent 3.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Prairie Ridge Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 18.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 24.45 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?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 3.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 64.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.25
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.13
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White38.3%
- Hispanic3.6%
- Black36.3%
- Asian2.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial18.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Kalamazoo Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Winchell Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
465 reported students
ParkwoodUpjohn Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
427 reported students
Woods Lake ElementaryA Magnet Center For The Arts
Elementary · Grades PK–05
501 reported students
Edison Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–05
376 reported students
El Sol Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
368 reported students
KingWestwood Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
531 reported students
Public schools near Prairie Ridge Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arcadia Elementary School Elementary · Kalamazoo Public Schools | PK–05 | 355 | 2.5 mi |
| Kalamazoo RESA West CampusECSE Elementary · Kalamazoo RESA | PK–01 | 0 | 3 mi |
| Winchell Elementary School Elementary · Kalamazoo Public Schools | PK–05 | 465 | 3.2 mi |
| Angling Road Elementary School Elementary · Portage Public Schools | PK–05 | 360 | 3.3 mi |
| Woods Lake ElementaryA Magnet Center For The Arts Elementary · Kalamazoo Public Schools | PK–05 | 501 | 3.5 mi |
| KingWestwood Elementary School Elementary · Kalamazoo Public Schools | PK–05 | 531 | 3.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Prairie Ridge Elementary School
What grades does Prairie Ridge Elementary School serve?
Prairie Ridge Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Kalamazoo Public Schools.
How many students attend Prairie Ridge Elementary School?
Prairie Ridge Elementary School reported 449 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 72nd percentile among 1,618 Michigan elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 479 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Prairie Ridge Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 18.4:1, based on 449 students and 24.45 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Michigan median for the same school level is 15.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Prairie Ridge Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Prairie Ridge Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Kalamazoo Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Prairie Ridge Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
64.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Prairie Ridge Elementary School in?
Prairie Ridge Elementary School is part of Kalamazoo Public Schools, based in Kalamazoo, MI, which operates 31 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Prairie Ridge Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Arcadia Elementary School (2.5 mi), Kalamazoo RESA West CampusECSE (3 mi), Winchell Elementary School (3.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.