Country Meadows Elementary School vs. Prairie Elementary School
Should you attend Country Meadows Elementary School or Prairie Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Country Meadows Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Prairie Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 393 students in grades 1-5, Country Meadows Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 464 students in grades 1-5, Prairie Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
1-5
1-5
Total Students
393 students
464 students
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
29 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#196 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#42 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
65-69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
75-79%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 1 Students
88
78
Grade 2 Students
70
88
Grade 3 Students
85
104
Grade 4 Students
68
104
Grade 5 Students
82
90
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
29%
52%
% Hispanic
12%
5%
% Black
5%
2%
% White
50%
35%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
Diversity Score
0.65
0.61
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
5%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
1%
