- Enrollment
- 357
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Crystal Lake, IL
Prairie Grove Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Prairie Grove Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 173252003380
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Prairie Grove Elem School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #14 of 17
- public schools in Crystal Lake · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 552
- students enrolled
Prairie Grove Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Prairie Grove Elem School ranks #14 of 17 public schools in Crystal Lake, IL.
School address
District: Prairie Grove Csd 46 · Illinois
NCES ID 173252003380 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+41 students YoY
Prairie Grove Elem School grew from 492 students in 2022-23 to 533 in 2023-24 (+8.3%).
Teacher FTE added 39.5 → 43.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+41 students YoY 173252003380 · Crystal Lake, IL Other · MID · TRAD
552 enr · 14.2:1 · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Prairie Grove Junior High School (357 students)
Prairie Grove Elem School grew from 492 students in 2022-23 to 533 in 2023-24 (+8.3%). Teacher FTE added 39.5 → 43.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
How Prairie Grove Elem School compares
Prairie Grove Elem School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▲ 1% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 552 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
552
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 60% in Illinois - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,692
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.8%
Hispanic or Latino 9.2%
Two or More 3.8%
Asian 3.3%
African American 0.9%
Largest group: White at 82.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.3, Prairie Grove Elem School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Prairie Grove Csd 46 reports $19,692 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Prairie Grove Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie Grove Junior High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Prairie Grove Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar other schools in Crystal Lake
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~552 students)
Frequently asked questions about Prairie Grove Elem School
How many students attend Prairie Grove Elem School?
Prairie Grove Elem School has 552 students enrolled. It is a public school in Crystal Lake, IL. CCD year-over-year: 492 (2022-23) → 533 (2023-24), up 41.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prairie Grove Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Prairie Grove Elem School is 14.2:1, which is 1% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Prairie Grove Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Prairie Grove Elem School is White at 82.8% of enrollment, in Crystal Lake, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Prairie Grove Elem School?
Prairie Grove Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Grove Elem School rank among public schools in Crystal Lake?
By Resource Investment Index, Prairie Grove Elem School ranks #14 of 17 public schools in Crystal Lake, 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 Crystal Lake on the city page.
What other schools are in Prairie Grove Csd 46?
Besides Prairie Grove Elem School, Prairie Grove Csd 46 also operates Prairie Grove Junior High School (357 students). See the Prairie Grove Csd 46 district page for the complete list.