Prairie Lea High School or Prairie Lea School is a public high school located in Prairie Lea, Texas and classified as a 1A school by the UIL. It is part of the Prairie Lea Independent School District located in west central Caldwell County.
Serving 267 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Prairie Lea Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 267 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Prairie Lea Elementary School's student population of 267 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
267 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Colors
Blue and Gold
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
‘Truth and Honor’
School Rankings
Prairie Lea Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Prairie Lea Elementary School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#8000 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Hispanic
70%
54%
Black
5%
13%
White
21%
24%
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.1%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Prairie Lea Elementary School's ranking?
Prairie Lea Elementary School is ranked #8000 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Prairie Lea Elementary School?
The graduation rate of Prairie Lea Elementary School is 80%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Prairie Lea Elementary School?
267 students attend Prairie Lea Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Prairie Lea Elementary School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Prairie Lea Elementary School?
Prairie Lea Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Prairie Lea Elementary School offer ?
Prairie Lea Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Prairie Lea Elementary School part of?
Prairie Lea Elementary School is part of Prairie Lea Independent School District.
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