Enrollment
615
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 170783004063
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 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 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #2 of 14
- schools in Elgin · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.6:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 615
- students enrolled
Prairie View Grade School has class sizes larger than 94% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Prairie View Grade School ranks #2 of 14 schools in Elgin, IL.
School address
District: Central Cusd 301 · Illinois
NCES ID 170783004063 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.6:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Prairie View Grade School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Prairie View Grade School
Prairie View Grade School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Elgin, Illinois, enrolling 615 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.6:1 is larger than about 94% of Illinois schools and 33% above the 14:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Enrollment of 615 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (58%) and Asian (21%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 60/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Elgin's public schools, it stands alongside Country Trails Elem (751 students): Prairie View Grade School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.6:1 vs 17:1).
Central Cusd 301 also operates Central High School (1,575 students) and Prairie Knolls Middle Sch (770 students) alongside Prairie View Grade School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
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 | 18.6:1 | ▲ 33% | 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
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
615
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 33% above state mean
Top 94% in Illinois - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
7.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,069
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
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.
Overview
Enrollment 615 Top 20% in Illinois - larger than 80% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 39.0
Students per teacher 18.6:1 +33% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 170783004063
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 & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 7.8%
In-school suspensions 30
Out-of-school suspensions 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Central Cusd 301, which includes Prairie View Grade School.
$14,069
Per student
-17%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 66.1%
State 27.9%
Federal 6.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 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 | Similar 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
| Howard B Thomas Grade School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower 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
- 1,575
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 770
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 751
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 678
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 418
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in Elgin
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Country Trails Elem
Standard public school
751 students 17:1 students per teacher
Lords Park Elem School
Standard public school
655 students 22.9:1 students per teacher
Coleman Elem School
Standard public school
641 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Highland Elem School
Standard public school
616 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Huff Elem School
Standard public school
577 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Century Oaks Elem School
Standard public school
542 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
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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 18.6:1, which is 33% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 18% 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 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. 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 #2 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.
Is Prairie View Grade School a good school?
Prairie View Grade School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.