- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Downers Grove, IL
Prairieview Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Prairieview Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 170897004020
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Prairieview Elementary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Illinois schools.
- #15 of 17
- public schools in Downers Grove · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 20:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 380
- students enrolled
Prairieview Elementary School has class sizes larger than 95% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Prairieview Elementary School ranks #15 of 17 public schools in Downers Grove, IL.
School address
District: Center Cass Sd 66 · Illinois
NCES ID 170897004020 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
Prairieview Elementary School grew from 336 students in 2022-23 to 364 in 2023-24 (+8.3%).
Teacher FTE added 19.4 → 21.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+28 students YoY 170897004020 · Downers Grove, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
380 enr · 20:1 · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Elizabeth Ide Elem School (410 students)
Prairieview Elementary School grew from 336 students in 2022-23 to 364 in 2023-24 (+8.3%). Teacher FTE added 19.4 → 21.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Prairieview Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Elizabeth Ide
Elizabeth Ide Elem School
410 students
- This school
Prairieview Elementary School
380 students
- Lakeview Jr Hi
Lakeview Jr High School
340 students
What this shows Prairieview Elementary School reports 380 students on the CCD universe file.
How Prairieview Elementary School compares
Prairieview Elementary 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 | 20:1 | ▲ 43% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 380 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
380
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
20:1
students per teacher
- 43% above state mean
Top 95% in Illinois - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
7.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$16,911
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 380 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.6%
Hispanic or Latino 14.7%
Asian 12.1%
Two or More 3.7%
African American 2.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 66.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.8, Prairieview Elementary School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Center Cass Sd 66 reports $16,911 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Prairieview Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Ide Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lakeview Jr High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Prairieview Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 340
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~380 students)
Frequently asked questions about Prairieview Elementary School
How many students attend Prairieview Elementary School?
Prairieview Elementary School has 380 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Downers Grove, IL. CCD year-over-year: 336 (2022-23) → 364 (2023-24), up 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prairieview Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Prairieview Elementary School is 20:1, which is 43% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Prairieview Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Prairieview Elementary School is White at 66.6% of enrollment, in Downers Grove, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Prairieview Elementary School?
Prairieview Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Prairieview Elementary School rank among public schools in Downers Grove?
By Resource Investment Index, Prairieview Elementary School ranks #15 of 17 public schools in Downers Grove, 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 Downers Grove on the city page.
What other schools are in Center Cass Sd 66?
Besides Prairieview Elementary School, Center Cass Sd 66 also operates Elizabeth Ide Elem School (410 students) and Lakeview Jr High School (340 students). See the Center Cass Sd 66 district page for the complete list.