Enrollment
380
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 170897004020
Prairieview Elementary School — Downers Grove, IL
Federal NCES profile for Prairieview Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 51/100.
👥 Class size 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 82
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Center Cass Sd 66 · Illinois
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.7:1
vs 14.6:1 Illinois avg
+21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Prairieview Elementary School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Prairieview Elementary School reports 380 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 19.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 21% above the Illinois state mean of 14.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 11% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 380 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 7.4% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Center Cass Sd 66 spends $18,627 per pupil district-wide, below the Illinois average of $20,099 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 70.4% from local sources (property taxes), 25.6% from the state, and 4.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (C-), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Prairieview Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Illinois state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.7:1 | ▲ 21% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 380 | top 51% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
17.7:1
students per teacher
— 21% above state mean
Top 90% in Illinois — lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
7.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 10% — strong attendance relative to the post-pandemic national landscape.
Funding equity
$18,627
per pupil, district-wide
— below Illinois avg of $20,099
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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.
Overview
Enrollment 380 Top 51% in Illinois — larger than 49% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 19.0
Students per teacher 17.7:1 +21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 170897004020
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.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 380:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 7.4%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Center Cass Sd 66, which includes Prairieview Elementary School.
$18,627
Per student
-7%
vs Illinois
Avg $20,099
-4%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 70.4%
State 25.6%
Federal 4.0%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Enrollment
- 340
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Prairieview Elementary School
How many students attend Prairieview Elementary School?
Prairieview Elementary School has 380 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Downers Grove, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prairieview Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Prairieview Elementary School is 17.7:1, which is 21% higher than the Illinois average of 14.6:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Prairieview Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Prairieview Elementary School is White at 66.6%. The school serves a diverse student body in Downers Grove, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Prairieview Elementary School?
Prairieview Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (C-) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.