- Enrollment
- 2,589
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Naperville, IL
Prairie Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Prairie Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 172771002941
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Prairie Elem School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #15 of 27
- elementary schools in Naperville · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 515
- students enrolled
Prairie Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Prairie Elem School ranks #15 of 27 elementary schools in Naperville, IL.
School address
District: Naperville Cusd 203 · Illinois
NCES ID 172771002941 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Prairie Elem School held near 502 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 37.5 → 35.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 172771002941 · Naperville, IL Elementary · MID · TRAD
515 enr · 13.9:1 · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Naperville Central High School (2,589 students)
Prairie Elem School held near 502 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 37.5 → 35.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Prairie Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Naperville Cen
Naperville Central High School
2,589 students
- Naperville Nor
Naperville North High School
2,467 students
- Kennedy Junior 937
Kennedy Junior High School
937 students
- Jefferson Jr H 832
Jefferson Jr High School
832 students
- Lincoln Jr Hig 774
Lincoln Jr High School
774 students
- This school 515
Prairie Elem School
515 students
What this shows Prairie Elem School reports 515 students on the CCD universe file.
How Prairie Elem School compares
Prairie Elem School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.9:1 | ▼ 1% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 515 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
515
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 55% in Illinois - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.2%
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
$22,199
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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.
Student demographics
White 73.2%
Asian 9.5%
Hispanic or Latino 8.2%
Two or More 6.0%
African American 2.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 73.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.4, Prairie Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Naperville Cusd 203 reports $22,199 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Prairie Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naperville Central High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Naperville North High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kennedy Junior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Jr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Jr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Prairie Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,467
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 937
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 832
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 774
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar elementary schools in Naperville
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Elmwood Elem School
Standard public school
726 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
May Watts Elementary School
Standard public school
668 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Steeple Run Elem School
Standard public school
622 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Beebe Elem School
Standard public school
619 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Mill Street Elem School
Standard public school
600 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Mary Lou Cowlishaw Elementary
Standard public school
589 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~515 students)
Frequently asked questions about Prairie Elem School
How many students attend Prairie Elem School?
Prairie Elem School has 515 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Naperville, IL. CCD year-over-year: 488 (2022-23) → 502 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prairie Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Prairie Elem School is 13.9:1, which is 1% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Prairie Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Prairie Elem School is White at 73.2% of enrollment, in Naperville, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Prairie Elem School?
Prairie Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Prairie Elem School rank among elementary schools in Naperville?
By Resource Investment Index, Prairie Elem School ranks #15 of 27 elementary schools in Naperville, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Naperville on the city page.
What other schools are in Naperville Cusd 203?
Besides Prairie Elem School, Naperville Cusd 203 also operates Naperville Central High School (2,589 students), Naperville North High School (2,467 students), and Kennedy Junior High School (937 students). See the Naperville Cusd 203 district page for the complete list.