Prairie Central Primary East

Serving 141 students in grades Prekindergarten-1, 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 141 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : 20-29% (Top 1% in IL)
  • : 20-29% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Prairie Central Primary East ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

School Overview

Prairie Central Primary East's student population of 141 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
141 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Prairie Central Primary East is 0.36, 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
This School
State Level (IL)
(15-16)
20-29%
31%
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(15-16)
20-29%
36%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Prairie Central Primary East 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 2015-16 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
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Hispanic
15%
27%
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Black
3%
17%
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White
79%
47%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.36
This chart display the diversity score of Prairie Central Primary East and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% IL state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% IL state average).
How many students attend Prairie Central Primary East?
141 students attend Prairie Central Primary East.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Prairie Central Primary East students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Prairie Central Primary East?
Prairie Central Primary East has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Prairie Central Primary East offer ?
Prairie Central Primary East offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1
What school district is Prairie Central Primary East part of?
Prairie Central Primary East is part of Prairie Central CUSD 8 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 141 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : 20-29% (Top 1%)
  • : 20-29% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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