- Enrollment
- 1,575
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Elgin, IL
Prairie View Grade School
Federal NCES profile for Prairie View Grade School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 170783004063
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Prairie View Grade School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #1 of 14
- schools in Elgin · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.8:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 615
- students enrolled
Prairie View Grade School has class sizes larger than 77% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Prairie View Grade School ranks #1 of 14 schools in Elgin, IL.
School address
District: Central Cusd 301 · Illinois
NCES ID 170783004063 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 170783004063 · Elgin, IL Other · MID · TRAD
615 enr · 15.8:1 · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Central High School (1,575 students)
Resource Investment Index #1 of 14 schools in Elgin. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Prairie View Grade School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central High S
Central High School
1,575 students
- Prairie Knolls
Prairie Knolls Middle Sch
770 students
- Country Trails
Country Trails Elem
751 students
- Howard B Thoma
Howard B Thomas Grade School
678 students
- This school 615
Prairie View Grade School
615 students
- Central Middle 418
Central Middle School
418 students
What this shows Prairie View Grade School reports 615 students on the CCD universe file.
How Prairie View Grade School compares
Prairie View Grade 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 | 15.8:1 | ▲ 13% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 615 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
615
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 77% in Illinois - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,741
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
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
30
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.7%
Asian 21.1%
Hispanic or Latino 13.3%
Two or More 3.9%
African American 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 57.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.2, Prairie View Grade School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Central Cusd 301, which includes Prairie View Grade School.
$14,741
Per student
-19%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 66.1%
State 27.9%
Federal 6.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2022-23 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Prairie View Grade School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Prairie Knolls Middle Sch | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Country Trails Elem | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Howard B Thomas Grade School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Prairie View Grade School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 770
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 751
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 678
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 418
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools in Elgin
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Country Trails Elem
Standard public school
751 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
Lords Park Elem School
Standard public school
655 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
Coleman Elem School
Standard public school
641 students 16:1 students per teacher
Highland Elem School
Standard public school
616 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Huff Elem School
Standard public school
577 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
Century Oaks Elem School
Standard public school
542 students 19.4:1 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 (~615 students)
Frequently asked questions about Prairie View Grade School
How many students attend Prairie View Grade School?
Prairie View Grade School has 615 students enrolled. It is a public school in Elgin, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prairie View Grade School?
The student-teacher ratio at Prairie View Grade School is 15.8:1, which is 13% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Prairie View Grade School?
The largest demographic group at Prairie View Grade School is White at 57.7% of enrollment, in Elgin, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Prairie View Grade School?
Prairie View Grade School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 View Grade School rank among schools in Elgin?
By Resource Investment Index, Prairie View Grade School ranks #1 of 14 schools in Elgin, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Elgin on the city page.
What other schools are in Central Cusd 301?
Besides Prairie View Grade School, Central Cusd 301 also operates Central High School (1,575 students), Prairie Knolls Middle Sch (770 students), and Country Trails Elem (751 students). See the Central Cusd 301 district page for the complete list.
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