Grand Prairie Elementary School serves 850 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 850 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Grand Prairie Elementary School's student population of 850 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
850 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Grand Prairie Elementary School is 0.37, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
8%
27%
Black
6%
17%
White
79%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
2%
27%
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 schools are Grand Prairie Elementary School often compared to?
Grand Prairie Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Grand Prairie Elementary School, Walnut Trails Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Grand Prairie Elementary School?
850 students attend Grand Prairie Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Grand Prairie Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grand Prairie Elementary School?
Grand Prairie Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Grand Prairie Elementary School offer ?
Grand Prairie Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Grand Prairie Elementary School part of?
Grand Prairie Elementary School is part of Frankfort CCSD 157c School District.
School Calendar
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Date
School Improvement Day and Last Day of School if the 5 Emergency Days are Not Used (District Calendar)
June 11, 2024 (Tuesday)
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