Grand Prairie Elementary School

3100 Caton Farm Rd
Joliet, IL 60431
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 538 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Grand Prairie Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 7% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 538 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Grand Prairie Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Grand Prairie Elementary School's student population of 538 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
538 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Grand Prairie Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grand Prairie Elementary School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
#2716 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Grand Prairie Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
7%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Grand Prairie Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
19%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Grand Prairie Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Grand Prairie Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Grand Prairie Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
36%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Grand Prairie Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
13%
16%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Grand Prairie Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
43%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Grand Prairie Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Grand Prairie Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Grand Prairie Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.
0.67
This chart displays the diversity score of Grand Prairie Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Grand Prairie Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Grand Prairie Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Grand Prairie Elementary School's ranking?
Grand Prairie Elementary School is ranked #2716 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Grand Prairie Elementary School often compared to?
Grand Prairie Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Grand Prairie Elementary School, Crystal Lawns Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Grand Prairie Elementary School?
538 students attend Grand Prairie Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Grand Prairie Elementary School students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grand Prairie Elementary School?
Grand Prairie Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Grand Prairie Elementary School offer ?
Grand Prairie Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Grand Prairie Elementary School part of?
Grand Prairie Elementary School is part of Plainfield SD 202 School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 538 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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