- Enrollment
- 1,755
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Granite City, IL
Prather Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Prather Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 171728005016
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Prather Elementary School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #7 of 9
- public schools in Granite City · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 612
- students enrolled
Prather Elementary School has class sizes larger than 87% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Prather Elementary School ranks #7 of 9 public schools in Granite City, IL.
School address
District: Granite City Cusd 9 · Illinois
NCES ID 171728005016 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Prather Elementary School held near 657 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 36.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 171728005016 · Granite City, IL Other · MID · TRAD
612 enr · 17:1 · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Granite City High School (1,755 students)
Prather Elementary School held near 657 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 36.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Prather Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Granite City H
Granite City High School
1,755 students
- Coolidge Junio
Coolidge Junior High Sch
854 students
- Grigsby Interm
Grigsby Intermediate School
818 students
- This school 612
Prather Elementary School
612 students
- Frohardt Elem 452
Frohardt Elem School
452 students
- Wilson Elem Sc 448
Wilson Elem School
448 students
What this shows Prather Elementary School reports 612 students on the CCD universe file.
How Prather Elementary School compares
Prather Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17:1 | ▲ 21% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 612 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
612
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
17:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 87% in Illinois - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
45.6%
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
$14,168
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
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
3
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 49.8%
African American 19.9%
Hispanic or Latino 17.8%
Two or More 11.6%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 49.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.7, Prather Elementary School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Granite City Cusd 9 reports $14,168 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Prather Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Granite City High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coolidge Junior High Sch | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grigsby Intermediate School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Frohardt Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wilson Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Prather Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 854
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 818
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 448
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar other schools in Granite City
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~612 students)
Frequently asked questions about Prather Elementary School
How many students attend Prather Elementary School?
Prather Elementary School has 612 students enrolled. It is a public school in Granite City, IL. CCD year-over-year: 659 (2022-23) → 657 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prather Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Prather Elementary School is 17:1, which is 21% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Prather Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Prather Elementary School is White at 49.8% of enrollment, in Granite City, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Prather Elementary School?
Prather Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower 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 Prather Elementary School rank among public schools in Granite City?
By Resource Investment Index, Prather Elementary School ranks #7 of 9 public schools in Granite City, 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 Granite City on the city page.
What other schools are in Granite City Cusd 9?
Besides Prather Elementary School, Granite City Cusd 9 also operates Granite City High School (1,755 students), Coolidge Junior High Sch (854 students), and Grigsby Intermediate School (818 students). See the Granite City Cusd 9 district page for the complete list.