Enrollment
840
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Frankfort, IL
Grand Prairie Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Grand Prairie Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 171570001867
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grand Prairie Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Illinois schools.
- #5 of 9
- public schools in Frankfort · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 840
- students enrolled
Grand Prairie Elementary School has class sizes larger than 76% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grand Prairie Elementary School ranks #5 of 9 public schools in Frankfort, IL.
School address
District: Frankfort Ccsd 157c · Illinois
NCES ID 171570001867 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
56.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.5:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Grand Prairie Elementary School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Grand Prairie Elementary School
Grand Prairie Elementary School is a large combined-grade school in Frankfort, Illinois, enrolling 840 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Illinois, bigger than 90% of state schools at 840 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and Hispanic or Latino (9%) (diversity index 45/100).
13.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Frankfort's public schools, it stands alongside Dr Julian Rogus School (653 students): Grand Prairie Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.5:1 vs 12.4:1).
Frankfort Ccsd 157c also operates Hickory Creek Middle School (943 students) and Chelsea Elem School (893 students) alongside Grand Prairie Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Grand Prairie Elementary School compares
Grand Prairie Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.5:1 | ▲ 11% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 840 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
840
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 76% in Illinois - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,349
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 840 Top 10% in Illinois - larger than 90% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 56.0
Students per teacher 15.5:1 +11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 171570001867
Student demographics
White 72.7%
Hispanic or Latino 9.2%
African American 8.8%
Two or More 6.2%
Asian 3.1%
Largest group: White at 72.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.0, Grand Prairie Elementary School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 13.0%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Frankfort Ccsd 157c, which includes Grand Prairie Elementary School.
$15,349
Per student
-10%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 76.0%
State 21.7%
Federal 2.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Grand Prairie Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hickory Creek Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chelsea Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Grand Prairie Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 943
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 893
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar other schools in Frankfort
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Grand Prairie Elementary School
How many students attend Grand Prairie Elementary School?
Grand Prairie Elementary School has 840 students enrolled. It is a public school in Frankfort, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grand Prairie Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Grand Prairie Elementary School is 15.5:1, which is 11% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grand Prairie Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Grand Prairie Elementary School is White at 72.7% of enrollment, in Frankfort, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grand Prairie Elementary School?
Grand Prairie Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Grand Prairie Elementary School rank among public schools in Frankfort?
By Resource Investment Index, Grand Prairie Elementary School ranks #5 of 9 public schools in Frankfort, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Frankfort on the city page.
Is Grand Prairie Elementary School a good school?
Grand Prairie Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Illinois schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Frankfort Ccsd 157c?
Besides Grand Prairie Elementary School, Frankfort Ccsd 157c also operates Hickory Creek Middle School (943 students) and Chelsea Elem School (893 students). See the Frankfort Ccsd 157c district page for the complete list.