Prairie Elementary School

1530 Brandywyn Ln
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
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 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 1-5
  • Enrollment: 464 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • : Top 5% in IL
  • : 65-69% (Top 5%)
  • : 70% (Top 5%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Prairie Elementary School's student population of 464 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
Total Students
464 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Prairie Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Prairie Elementary School is 0.61, 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)
#42 out of 3426 schools
(Top 5%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Prairie Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
65-69%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of 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.
70%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of 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.
75-79%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of 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
52%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Prairie Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
5%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Prairie Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
17%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Prairie Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
35%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in 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
6%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in 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 Prairie Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.
0.61
This chart displays the diversity score of 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
5%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in 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 (20-21)
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Prairie Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Prairie Elementary School's ranking?
Prairie Elementary School is ranked #42 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Prairie Elementary School often compared to?
Prairie Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ivy Hall Elementary School, Tripp School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Prairie Elementary School?
464 students attend Prairie Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Prairie Elementary School students are Asian, 35% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Prairie Elementary School?
Prairie Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Prairie Elementary School offer ?
Prairie Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-5
What school district is Prairie Elementary School part of?
Prairie Elementary School is part of Kildeer Countryside CCSD 96 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 1-5
  • Enrollment: 464 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 65-69% (Top 5%)
  • : 70% (Top 5%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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