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Prairie Elementary

20981 Dersch Rd., Anderson, CA, 96007

Top 10% School in California

Ranked 448 of 7047 in California

Top schools in Anderson
Data from government agencies , and ranking based upon math score, student teacher ratio and review and ratings by others. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

Prairie Elementary

20981 Dersch Rd., Anderson, CA, 96007

Top 10% School in California

Ranked 448 of 7047 in California

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About Prairie Elementary

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 72%
Reading 37%
State average proficiency is 72% in Math and 37% in Reading.
16
Full-time Teachers
21 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
335
Total Students
$58409
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 65.97%
Asian 2.69%
Hispanic 15.52%
Black 0.6%
Two+ Races 13.43%
Native Am. 1.79%
White
65.97%
Asian
2.69%
Hispanic
15.52%
Black
0.6%
Two+ Races
13.43%
Native Am.
1.79%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 335
46.87%
157 Female
53.13%
178 Male

Student Population

335 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

293 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Prairie Elementary Contact Information

Address

20981 Dersch Rd., Anderson, CA, 96007

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Phone

(530) 365-1801

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TOP 448 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
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2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
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Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:30 AM - 3:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

At Prairie Elementary, our school's most recent newsletter shows us that families remain present at Prairie and participate in district-wide events. In addition to this, Prairie continues to communicate regularly with families regarding schedules, events and student programs. Prairie's last few newsletters have consistently shown a focus on student involvement through classroom and school-wide activities. They paint a positive picture of Prairie being an involved place, where learning and daily school experiences are moving steadily and in an organized manner.

FAQ

Q1. Can Prairie Elementary provide possibilities for students to take part in school related activities?

Ans. Yes, schools such as Prairie Elementary plan classroom activities, activity days, and seasonal programs to help students engage with their class work in addition to their regular lesson plans.

Q2. What methods do educators generally use to accommodate multiple learning levels in one class?

Ans. Educators often modify their style by providing group activities, additional practice opportunities and one-on-one assistance so that each student has the chance to learn at their own speed.

Q3. What benefits does a K–8 school provide?

Ans. The benefit of a K–8 school is that students stay in the same learning environment in a consistent manner; as students develop a connection with their peers and staff over a period of time they become more familiar with the environment in which they learn.

Q4. How do parents typically remain active in their children's education?

Ans. Parents can stay actively involved through ongoing communication with the teacher, school newsletters, and meetings, along with attending events and activities whenever possible.

Q5. What type of learning environment will students receive while attending Prairie Elementary?

Ans. Students will receive a structured and supportive learning environment which will consist of daily routines and teacher directions as well as opportunities for students to participate in the classroom.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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