- Enrollment
- 988
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Prairiewood Elem Sch shrank from 381 students in 2022-23 to 359 in 2023-24 (-5.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 26.3 → 24.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-22 students YoY 174333005944 · Woodstock, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
374 enr · 14.4:1 · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Woodstock High School (988 students)
Prairiewood Elem Sch shrank from 381 students in 2022-23 to 359 in 2023-24 (-5.8%). Teacher FTE lost 26.3 → 24.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Prairiewood Elem Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Woodstock High
Woodstock High School
988 students
- Woodstock Nort
Woodstock North High School
915 students
- Creekside Midd
Creekside Middle School
736 students
- Verda Dierzen
Verda Dierzen Early Learning Ctr
675 students
- Northwood Midd
Northwood Middle School
576 students
- This school 374
Prairiewood Elem Sch
374 students
What this shows Prairiewood Elem Sch reports 374 students on the CCD universe file.
How Prairiewood Elem Sch compares
Prairiewood Elem Sch is a shrinking 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 | 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 methodology
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
$18,475
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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
District finance for Woodstock Cusd 200 reports $18,475 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~374 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 381 (2022-23) → 359 (2023-24), down 22.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.