- Enrollment
- 793
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Berwyn, IL
Prairie Oak School
Federal NCES profile for Prairie Oak School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 170606000285
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Prairie Oak School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #7 of 7
- schools in Berwyn · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 698
- students enrolled
Prairie Oak School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Prairie Oak School ranks #7 of 7 schools in Berwyn, IL.
School address
District: Berwyn North Sd 98 · Illinois
NCES ID 170606000285 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Prairie Oak School held near 724 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 50.5 → 49.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 170606000285 · Berwyn, IL Other · MID · TRAD
698 enr · 14:1 · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Lincoln Middle School (793 students)
Prairie Oak School held near 724 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 50.5 → 49.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Prairie Oak School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lincoln Middle
Lincoln Middle School
793 students
- This school
Prairie Oak School
698 students
- Karel Havlicek
Karel Havlicek Elem School
490 students
- Jefferson Elem
Jefferson Elem School
453 students
What this shows Prairie Oak School reports 698 students on the CCD universe file.
How Prairie Oak School compares
Prairie Oak 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 | 698 | top 14% | - | - |
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.
698
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
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
40.3%
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
$20,692
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
2
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 76.5%
African American 13.8%
White 5.9%
Two or More 2.4%
Asian 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 76.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.2, Prairie Oak School is about as mixed as the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Berwyn North Sd 98 reports $20,692 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Prairie Oak School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Karel Havlicek Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Prairie Oak School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 490
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 453
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar other schools in Berwyn
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Karel Havlicek Elem School
Standard public school
490 students 14:1 students per teacher
Jefferson Elem School
Standard public school
453 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Pershing Elem School
Standard public school
418 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
Irving Elem School
Standard public school
415 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Hiawatha Elem School
Standard public school
394 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
Komensky Elem School
Standard public school
320 students 11:1 students per teacher
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 (~698 students)
Frequently asked questions about Prairie Oak School
How many students attend Prairie Oak School?
Prairie Oak School has 698 students enrolled. It is a public school in Berwyn, IL. CCD year-over-year: 728 (2022-23) → 724 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prairie Oak School?
The student-teacher ratio at Prairie Oak 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 Oak School?
The largest demographic group at Prairie Oak School is Hispanic or Latino at 76.5% of enrollment, in Berwyn, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Prairie Oak School?
Prairie Oak School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower 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 Oak School rank among schools in Berwyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Prairie Oak School ranks #7 of 7 schools in Berwyn, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Berwyn on the city page.
What other schools are in Berwyn North Sd 98?
Besides Prairie Oak School, Berwyn North Sd 98 also operates Lincoln Middle School (793 students), Karel Havlicek Elem School (490 students), and Jefferson Elem School (453 students). See the Berwyn North Sd 98 district page for the complete list.