Serving 679 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Prairie View Grade School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 679 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Prairie View Grade School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Prairie View Grade School's student population of 679 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
679 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Prairie View Grade School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Prairie View Grade School is 0.58, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#643 out of 3426 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)36%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
19%
6%
Hispanic
12%
28%
Black
3%
16%
White
61%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Prairie View Grade School's ranking?
Prairie View Grade School is ranked #643 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Prairie View Grade School often compared to?
Prairie View Grade Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Corron Elementary School, Country Trails Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Prairie View Grade School?
679 students attend Prairie View Grade School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Prairie View Grade School students are White, 19% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Prairie View Grade School?
Prairie View Grade School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Prairie View Grade School offer ?
Prairie View Grade School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Prairie View Grade School part of?
Prairie View Grade School is part of Central CUSD 301 School District.
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