Middletown Prairie Elementary School serves 805 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 805 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Attendance Zone: Middletown Prairie Elementary serves the entire district of Mahomet, IL, covering an area of approximately 87.2 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 10 to 15 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 10.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Middletown Prairie Elementary School's student population of 805 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has grown by 31% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
805 students
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Motto
'Truth and Honor'
School Rankings
The diversity score of Middletown Prairie Elementary School is 0.34, 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
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
6%
Hispanic
6%
29%
Black
2%
16%
White
81%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.4%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Middletown Prairie Elementary School often compared to?
Middletown Prairie Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lincoln Trail Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Middletown Prairie Elementary School?
805 students attend Middletown Prairie Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Middletown Prairie Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Middletown Prairie Elementary School?
Middletown Prairie Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Middletown Prairie Elementary School offer ?
Middletown Prairie Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Middletown Prairie Elementary School part of?
Middletown Prairie Elementary School is part of Mahomet-Seymour CUSD 3 School District.
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