- Enrollment
- 348
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · South Beloit, IL
Prairie Hill Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Prairie Hill Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 173255003381
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Prairie Hill Elem School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #7 of 7
- public schools in South Beloit · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 447
- students enrolled
Prairie Hill Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Prairie Hill Elem School ranks #7 of 7 public schools in South Beloit, IL.
School address
District: Prairie Hill Ccsd 133 · Illinois
NCES ID 173255003381 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Prairie Hill Elem School held near 470 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.7 → 30.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 173255003381 · South Beloit, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
447 enr · 14:1 · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Willowbrook Middle School (348 students)
Prairie Hill Elem School held near 470 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.7 → 30.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
How Prairie Hill Elem School compares
Prairie Hill 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 0% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 447 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
447
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 56% in Illinois - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.4%
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
$13,252
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 447 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.2%
Hispanic or Latino 10.5%
Two or More 5.4%
African American 1.8%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: White at 81.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.6, Prairie Hill Elem School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Prairie Hill Ccsd 133 reports $13,252 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Prairie Hill Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willowbrook Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Prairie Hill Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar other schools in South Beloit
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 (~447 students)
Frequently asked questions about Prairie Hill Elem School
How many students attend Prairie Hill Elem School?
Prairie Hill Elem School has 447 students enrolled. It is a public school in South Beloit, IL. CCD year-over-year: 477 (2022-23) → 470 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prairie Hill Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Prairie Hill Elem School is 14:1, which is 0% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Prairie Hill Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Prairie Hill Elem School is White at 81.2% of enrollment, in South Beloit, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Prairie Hill Elem School?
Prairie Hill Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Prairie Hill Elem School rank among public schools in South Beloit?
By Resource Investment Index, Prairie Hill Elem School ranks #7 of 7 public schools in South Beloit, 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 South Beloit on the city page.
What other schools are in Prairie Hill Ccsd 133?
Besides Prairie Hill Elem School, Prairie Hill Ccsd 133 also operates Willowbrook Middle School (348 students). See the Prairie Hill Ccsd 133 district page for the complete list.