Prairieview Elementary School

699 Plainfield Rd
Downers Grove, IL 60516
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 354 students in grades 3-5, Prairieview Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 354 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : Top 20% in IL
  • : 44% (Top 20%)
  • : 44% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Prairieview Elementary School's student population of 354 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
354 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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School Rankings

Prairieview Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Prairieview Elementary School is 0.51, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (IL)
#636 out of 3663 schools
(Top 20%)
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44%
28%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Prairieview 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.
44%
32%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Prairieview 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 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
10%
5%
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Hispanic
12%
27%
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Black
4%
17%
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White
68%
47%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
6%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in IL.
0.51
This chart display the diversity score of Prairieview Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Prairieview Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Prairieview Elementary School's ranking?
Prairieview Elementary School is ranked #636 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Prairieview Elementary School often compared to?
Prairieview Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Henry Puffer School, Lakeview Jr High School, Belle Aire Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Prairieview Elementary School?
354 students attend Prairieview Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Prairieview Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Prairieview Elementary School?
Prairieview Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Prairieview Elementary School offer ?
Prairieview Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Prairieview Elementary School part of?
Prairieview Elementary School is part of Center Cass SD 66 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 354 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 44% (Top 20%)
  • : 44% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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