Enrollment
374
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Woodstock, IL
Prairiewood Elem Sch
Federal NCES profile for Prairiewood Elem Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 174333005944
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Prairiewood Elem Sch earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #1 of 6
- elementary schools in Woodstock · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 374
- students enrolled
Prairiewood Elem Sch has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Prairiewood Elem Sch ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in Woodstock, IL.
School address
District: Woodstock Cusd 200 · Illinois
NCES ID 174333005944 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Prairiewood Elem Sch compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Prairiewood Elem Sch
Prairiewood Elem Sch is a mid-sized elementary school in Woodstock, Illinois, enrolling 374 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 374 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (58%) and Hispanic or Latino (35%) (diversity index 54/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Woodstock's elementary schools, it stands alongside Creekside Middle School (736 students): Prairiewood Elem Sch is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.4:1 vs 14.2:1).
Woodstock Cusd 200 also operates Woodstock High School (988 students) and Woodstock North High School (915 students) alongside Prairiewood Elem Sch.
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 Prairiewood Elem Sch compares
Prairiewood Elem Sch on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▲ 3% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 374 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
374
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in Illinois - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.5%
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
$17,772
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
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
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
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 58.3%
Hispanic or Latino 35.0%
African American 2.7%
Two or More 2.7%
Asian 1.3%
Largest group: White at 58.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.6, Prairiewood Elem Sch is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Woodstock Cusd 200, which includes Prairiewood Elem Sch.
$17,772
Per student
+4%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.8%
State 38.4%
Federal 6.8%
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 Prairiewood Elem Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodstock High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodstock North High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Creekside Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Verda Dierzen Early Learning Ctr | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northwood Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Prairiewood Elem Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 988
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 915
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 736
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 675
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 576
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar elementary schools in Woodstock
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Creekside Middle School
Standard public school
736 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Verda Dierzen Early Learning Ctr
Standard public school
675 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
Mary Endres Elementary School
Standard public school
431 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
Olson Elementary School
Standard public school
425 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Westwood Elem School
Standard public school
385 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~374 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Prairiewood Elem Sch
How many students attend Prairiewood Elem Sch?
Prairiewood Elem Sch has 374 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Woodstock, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prairiewood Elem Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Prairiewood Elem Sch is 14.4:1, which is 3% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Prairiewood Elem Sch?
The largest demographic group at Prairiewood Elem Sch is White at 58.3% of enrollment, in Woodstock, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Prairiewood Elem Sch?
Prairiewood Elem Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Prairiewood Elem Sch rank among elementary schools in Woodstock?
By Resource Investment Index, Prairiewood Elem Sch ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in Woodstock, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Woodstock on the city page.
Is Prairiewood Elem Sch a good school?
Prairiewood Elem Sch earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. 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 Woodstock Cusd 200?
Besides Prairiewood Elem Sch, Woodstock Cusd 200 also operates Woodstock High School (988 students), Woodstock North High School (915 students), and Creekside Middle School (736 students). See the Woodstock Cusd 200 district page for the complete list.
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