Serving 252 students in grades Prekindergarten-1, Prairie Central Primary West ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-1
Enrollment: 252 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 16%
Math Proficiency
: 40-49%
Reading Proficiency
: 40-49%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
The diversity score of Prairie Central Primary West is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% IL state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% IL state average).
How many students attend Prairie Central Primary West?
252 students attend Prairie Central Primary West.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Prairie Central Primary West students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Prairie Central Primary West?
Prairie Central Primary West has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Prairie Central Primary West offer ?
Prairie Central Primary West offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1
What school district is Prairie Central Primary West part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-1
Enrollment: 252 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 16%
Math Proficiency
: 40-49%
Reading Proficiency
: 40-49%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
