Prairie Central Primary East
Tel:
(815) 635-3555
Prairie Central Primary East serves 155 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%) for the 2015-16 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 36%) for the 2015-16 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Prairie Central Primary East places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
Prairie Central Primary East's student population of 155 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-1 |
| Total Students | 155 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 14 teachers |
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School Comparison
The diversity score of Prairie Central Primary East is 0.27, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (15-16) | 20-29% | 31% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (15-16) | 20-29% | 36% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 5% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 26% |
| Black | 1% | 17% |
| White | 85% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 10% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.27 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 53% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 2% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Prairie Central CUSD 8 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Prairie Central Primary East is Tri-point High School (9.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Tri-point Junior High/elementary (5.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Tri Point Elementary School (5.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Kempton Tri Point Elementary School Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-3 | 128 students10
5.4 miles
Po Box 128
Kempton, IL 60946
(815) 253-6299 5.4 PK-3 128 - Piper City Tri-point Junior High/elementary Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 4-8 | 155 students10
5.4 miles
Po Box 158
Piper City, IL 60959
(815) 686-2247 5.4 4-8 155 - Forrest Prairie Central Upper Elementary School Math: 39% | Reading: 39%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 5-6 | 284 students10
6.2 miles
Po Box 496
Forrest, IL 61741
(815) 657-8238 6.2 5-6 284 - Forrest Prairie Central Junior High School Math: 36% | Reading: 45%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 7-8 | 263 students10
6.4 miles
800 N Wood St
Forrest, IL 61741
(815) 657-8660 6.4 7-8 263 - Cullom Tri-point High School Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 104 students10
9.2 miles
Po Box 316
Cullom, IL 60929
(815) 689-2110 9.2 9-12 104
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