Serving 433 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Prairie Crossing Charter School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 433 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Prairie Crossing Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Prairie Crossing Charter School's student population of 433 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
433 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1999
School Calendar
Campus Size
15 acres
Average Class Size
24 students
School Motto
Children are our best hope to improve the world.
School Rankings
Prairie Crossing Charter School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Prairie Crossing Charter School is 0.51, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#419 out of 3542 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
11%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
12%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
White
68%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.1%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Green and Gold
School Mascot
Hawks
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Prairie Crossing Charter School's ranking?
Prairie Crossing Charter School is ranked #419 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Prairie Crossing Charter School often compared to?
Prairie Crossing Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Woodland Intermediate School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Prairie Crossing Charter School?
433 students attend Prairie Crossing Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Prairie Crossing Charter School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Prairie Crossing Charter School?
Prairie Crossing Charter School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Prairie Crossing Charter School offer ?
Prairie Crossing Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Prairie Crossing Charter School part of?
Prairie Crossing Charter School is part of Prairie Crossing Charter School District.
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