Grand Prairie Elementary School serves 840 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 840 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Attendance Zone: Grand Prairie Elementary School serves the entire district of Frankfort, IL, encompassing an attendance zone of approximately 17.2 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive to the school of 5-10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 4.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Grand Prairie Elementary School's student population of 840 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
840 students
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Grand Prairie Elementary School is 0.45, 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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
6%
Hispanic
9%
29%
Black
9%
16%
White
73%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.3%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
43%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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?
840 students attend Grand Prairie Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Grand Prairie Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Grand Prairie Elementary School?
Grand Prairie Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
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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Event
Date
Spring Break - No School
March 29, 2027 (Monday)
Spring Break - No School
March 30, 2027 (Tuesday)
Spring Break - No School
March 31, 2027 (Wednesday)
Spring Break - No School
April 01, 2027 (Thursday)
Spring Break - No School
April 02, 2027 (Friday)
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