Serving 543 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Prairie Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Prekindergarten-2
Enrollment: 543 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 23%
Math Proficiency
: 65-69%
Reading Proficiency
: 55-59%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
The diversity score of Prairie Elementary School is 0.38, 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 schools are Prairie Elementary School often compared to?
Prairie Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Byrne Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% IL state average).
How many students attend Prairie Elementary School?
543 students attend Prairie Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Prairie Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Prairie Elementary School?
Prairie Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Prairie Elementary School offer ?
Prairie Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Prairie Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Prekindergarten-2
Enrollment: 543 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 23%
Math Proficiency
: 65-69%
Reading Proficiency
: 55-59%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
