Prairie Trails School serves 177 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 177 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
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Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Prairie Trails School's student population of 177 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
177 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Prairie Trails School is 0.60, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
23%
6%
Hispanic
13%
27%
Black
n/a
17%
White
58%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Prairie Trails School?
177 students attend Prairie Trails School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Prairie Trails School students are White, 23% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Prairie Trails School?
Prairie Trails School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Prairie Trails School offer ?
Prairie Trails School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is Prairie Trails School part of?
Prairie Trails School is part of River Trails SD 26 School District.
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