Serving 659 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten, Prather 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 659 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19%
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Prather Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Prather Elementary School's student population of 659 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
659 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Prather Elementary School is 0.63, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)15-19%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)20-24%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
14%
27%
Black
21%
17%
White
55%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% IL state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% IL state average).
How many students attend Prather Elementary School?
659 students attend Prather Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Prather Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Prather Elementary School?
Prather Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Prather Elementary School offer ?
Prather Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is Prather Elementary School part of?
Prather Elementary School is part of Granite City CUSD 9 School District.
School Reviews
5 12/5/2010
Prather is an excellent school. My son has been attending for 3 years and has had exceptional teachers! The teachers are well prepared, knowledgeable, and compassionate. Prather is the Best Kept secret in Granite City!
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