A−
Prairie Elementary
PublicElementaryGrades PK–5
1801 Center Rd, Waukesha, WI 53189 · (262) 970-2205 · Part of Waukesha School District
Students
348
Students per teacher
13:1
Free or reduced lunch
29%
Setting
City
Grades
PK–5
What stands out about Prairie Elementary
- School Grade A−: near the top of Wisconsin’s public schools
- Math proficiency 15 pts above the state
- Reading / language arts 8 pts above the state
- Enrollment up 15.2% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency52%
State average 37.3%
Reading / language arts47%
State average 38.6%
Location
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1801 Center Rd, Waukesha
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K46
Kindergarten41
Grade 154
Grade 245
Grade 363
Grade 444
Grade 555
Enrollment over time
302’20
314’21
345’22
326’23
348’24
Up 15.2% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 71%Hispanic 14%Two or more races 8%Black 5%Asian 3%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.