Prairie Ridge Elementary
As Prairie Ridge learners, we believe in our ability to grow academically, emotionally, and socially, while contributing to our changing world.
Frederick Feeder Strong
We are the Eagles
The Prairie Ridge Community commits to providing a safe, nurturing environment that prepares well-rounded, global citizens.
Academic Excellence
At Prairie Ridge, students thrive through rigorous, standards-based instruction that supports deep academic growth and long-term success. Our commitment to high expectations is evident in our accelerated math pathways, which prepare students to enter middle school ready for 7th or even 8th grade math. We also equip learners with innovative tools like Thinking Maps to help them organize their thinking, strengthen their writing, and become confident, independent problem-solvers.
Extraordinary Opportunities
Prairie Ridge offers a wide range of extraordinary opportunities that inspire growth, creativity, and leadership. From academic enrichment to hands-on experiences, students are encouraged to explore their interests and develop new skills. Programs like Robotics, Choir, Student Council, and Safety Patrol allow students to shine in and out of the classroom. Whether competing, performing, or leading school initiatives, our students rise to the challenge—reflecting our school’s deep commitment to their success and personal growth.
Parent Involvement
Prairie Ridge is proud to have an outstanding parent community that plays an active role in supporting our students and staff. Families volunteer in classrooms, assist with special projects, join field trips, and help make class events memorable. Our dedicated PTO enhances the school experience by sponsoring events like the Family Carnival, Holiday Shop, and Fun Run, as well as showing appreciation for staff through breakfasts on late-start days, Staff Appreciation Week, and more throughout the year. Together, we create a warm, welcoming environment where everyone feels connected and valued.
Recent Updates
View our latest news and announcements.
Superintendent’s Update: Congratulations Class of 2026
Graduation is my favorite time of year, and this spring, as I have the privilege of celebrating my first graduation season as Superintendent of St. Vrain Valley Schools, I am overwhelmed with pride for the approximately 2,400 graduates who will walk across the stage to receive their diplomas.
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Prairie Ridge Elementary Celebrates 25 Years of Community and Connection
Former students, retired educators, current staff, and families gathered at Prairie Ridge Elementary on Friday, May 1 to celebrate the school’s 25th anniversary. The evening brought together the Prairie Ridge community to reconnect, share memories, and reflect on the relationships and traditions that have shaped the school over the past two decades. Throughout the celebration, […]
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St. Vrain Valley Schools Earns National Recognition as a Best Community for Music Education for Sixth Consecutive Year
St. Vrain Valley Schools has been recognized by the NAMM Foundation as one of the nation’s Best Communities for Music Education, marking the district’s sixth consecutive year receiving this prestigious honor. This national designation celebrates school districts that demonstrate exceptional commitment to ensuring all students have access to high-quality music education as part of a […]
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District News
Check out the latest featured news from St. Vrain Valley Schools.
Teaching: A Career Worth Choosing
By the end of her first year teaching, Mary Kusbel expected to feel exhausted. Instead, she felt energized. “It’s really easy when you’re on social media to see people focusing on the challenges facing public education or saying teacher burnout is at an all-time high,” Kusbel said. “That made me nervous going into my first […]
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What Does it Mean to be Future-Ready?
What is the role of public education in a time of rapid change? The World Economic Forum predicts that 65% of children entering kindergarten today will work in job categories that do not yet exist.¹ How can public education prepare students so that by the time they have completed their K-12 journey, they are ready […]
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The Public School Advantage
From my earliest memories, I knew I wanted to be an educator. Thirty-eight years later, that calling still guides me, and my conviction that public schools are among the most important institutions in America has only deepened. They are the heartbeat of every community they serve, and are the gathering places, resource hubs, and centers […]
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- Postal address
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6632 St. Vrain Ranch Blvd.
Firestone, CO 80504
- Phone number
- 720-494-3641
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