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%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 1% in IL)
- Reading Proficiency: 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:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
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
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)20-29%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)20-29%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
15%
27%
Black
3%
17%
White
79%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
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 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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