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Prairie Children Preschool vs. Mccarty Elementary School

Should you attend Prairie Children Preschool or Mccarty Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Prairie Children Preschool
780 Shoreline Dr
Aurora, IL 60504
Mccarty Elementary School
3000 Village Green Dr
Aurora, IL 60504
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10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Prairie Children Preschool ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)

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

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Overview
Prairie Children Preschool serves 582 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 474 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mccarty Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
PK
K-5
Total Students
582 students
474 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Prairie Children Preschool over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Mccarty Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Prairie Children Preschool.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Mccarty Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
37 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Prairie Children Preschool over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Mccarty Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Prairie Children Preschool with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Indian Prairie CUSD 204 School District and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Mccarty Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Indian Prairie CUSD 204 School District and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

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#2223 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
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This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Mccarty Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
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11%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(20-21 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mccarty Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Indian Prairie CUSD 204 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
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25%
(Bottom 50% in IL)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mccarty Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Indian Prairie CUSD 204 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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50-54%
(Top 50% in IL)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
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This chart displays the students of Mccarty Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
582
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Kindergarten Students
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78
Grade 1 Students
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80
Grade 2 Students
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91
Grade 3 Students
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62
Grade 4 Students
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93
Grade 5 Students
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70

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
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% Asian
45%
18%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Prairie Children Preschool, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Indian Prairie CUSD 204 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Mccarty Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Indian Prairie CUSD 204 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
15%
25%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Prairie Children Preschool, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Indian Prairie CUSD 204 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Mccarty Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Indian Prairie CUSD 204 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
8%
18%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Prairie Children Preschool, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Indian Prairie CUSD 204 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Mccarty Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Indian Prairie CUSD 204 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
25%
33%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Prairie Children Preschool, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Indian Prairie CUSD 204 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Mccarty Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Indian Prairie CUSD 204 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
6%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Prairie Children Preschool, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Indian Prairie CUSD 204 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Mccarty Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Indian Prairie CUSD 204 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.71
0.77
This chart showcases the diversity score of Prairie Children Preschool, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Indian Prairie CUSD 204 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Mccarty Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Indian Prairie CUSD 204 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
30%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Prairie Children Preschool, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Indian Prairie CUSD 204 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Mccarty Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Indian Prairie CUSD 204 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
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9%
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This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Mccarty Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Indian Prairie CUSD 204 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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