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Prairie Elementary

Elk Grove Unified · Sacramento County · 5251 Valley Hi Drive, Sacramento, CA 95823-5143

(916) 422-1843

2/10
#5120
Rank 5120 out of 5,722
Top 89%
English Language Arts2/10 · #4949 · 14th percentile
Mathematics2/10 · #5136 · 10th percentile
Science2/10 · #4927 · 12th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Prairie Elementary sits in the southern Sacramento neighborhood of Elk Grove Unified's broader service area, in a part of the city that's working-class, diverse, and close-knit. Families here tend to be deeply rooted in their communities, and the school reflects that — it's a neighborhood school in the truest sense, drawing from an area where many families have called Sacramento home for generations. While Prairie's academic scores sit below state averages, it may appeal to families who value stability, familiarity, and a school that knows its students personally rather than by ranking.

Student Demographics

440 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
208 (47%)
Asian
95 (22%)
African American
48 (11%)
Multiple Races
31 (7%)
White
21 (5%)
Pacific Islander
19 (4%)
Filipino
18 (4%)

Key Indicators

English Learners180 (41%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged382 (87%)
Students with Disabilities76 (17%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

858
Enrollment
42.7
Teachers (FTE)
20.1:1
Student-Staff Ratio
3
Administrators (FTE)
23.6
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs5/10 · #3360 · 44th percentile

105 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found