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Top 10% School in Iowa
Ranked 1 of 183 in Iowa
Top schools in AnkenyThe Ankeny Community School District's Prairie Trail Elementary is a public school that serves about 542 students in kindergarten through fifth grade. The school keeps class sizes small, with about 15 students for every teacher. This helps students learn at their own pace. About 92% of students at Prairie Trail Elementary do well in math, and 88% do well in reading. This shows that the school has strong academic outcomes in both core subjects. The school focuses on basic reading and writing skills, and it also has enrichment programs for gifted students to make sure that all students are challenged. The student body is made up of people from different racial and ethnic groups, which makes the school a multicultural place. The school gets money from a per-student spending level that is in line with the district average. This money goes toward resources for teaching, technology, and extracurricular activities. Families who want both good learning outcomes and a caring school environment should consider Prairie Trail Elementary. It is well-known for its tough academics, small class sizes, and fun programs, making it one of the best schools in Iowa.
571 Students
With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1
25%
Percentage of minority students
270 : 1
Student to counselor ratio
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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Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM
Note: Doors open at 7:40 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.
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September to June
School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.
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In October 2025, the Ankeny Community School District announced that Prairie Trail Elementary was recognized for “Exemplary Academic Proficiency” on the National Lighthouse Academic Honor Roll.
Q1. What kinds of programs does Prairie Trail Elementary School have for kids after school?
Ans. Prairie Trail has clubs like coding, art, and creative writing to help students find things they like to do outside of school.
Q2. Does the school help students who learn differently?
Ans. Yes, the school has resource rooms, IEPs, and reading intervention programs that are made just for each student.
Q3. Do high-achieving students have chances to succeed?
Ans. Prairie Trail has activities that help gifted students learn more and groups for advanced math or reading.
Q4. What do schools do to get parents to take part in school events?
Ans. Families can join school committees, go to workshops, and help out with school events or classroom projects.
Q5. What steps are taken to make sure Prairie Trail is safe?
Ans. Prairie Trail keeps all of its students safe by using secure entrances, emergency drills, and trained staff.
Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.
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