Serving 490 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Indian Prairie Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 30-34% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 490 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Indian Prairie Elementary School's student population of 490 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
490 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Indian Prairie Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Indian Prairie Elementary School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#984 out of 3663 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
18%
27%
Black
3%
17%
White
71%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
81%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Indian Prairie Elementary School's ranking?
Indian Prairie Elementary School is ranked #984 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Indian Prairie Elementary School often compared to?
Indian Prairie Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Glacier Ridge Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Indian Prairie Elementary School?
490 students attend Indian Prairie Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Indian Prairie Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Indian Prairie Elementary School?
Indian Prairie Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Indian Prairie Elementary School offer ?
Indian Prairie Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Indian Prairie Elementary School part of?
Indian Prairie Elementary School is part of Crystal Lake CCSD 47 School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Last Day of School (8th Grade)
May 20, 2024 (Monday)
Last Day of School (PreK & Kindergarten)
May 23, 2024 (Thursday)
Last Day of School (Grades 1-7)
May 24, 2024 (Friday)
First Day of School (grades 1-8) *Early Release*
August 21, 2024 (Wednesday)
First Day of School (PreK & Kindergarten)
August 22, 2024 (Thursday)
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