Serving 564 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Prairie Crossing Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 564 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Prairie Crossing Elementary School serves the northern part of Oxford, IN, covering an area of approximately 253.3 square miles. Families in this zone can typically expect a 20-30 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge being about 15.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Prairie Crossing Elementary School's student population of 564 students has grown by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
564 students
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Prairie Crossing Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Prairie Crossing Elementary School is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1144 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
15%
15%
Black
n/a
14%
White
82%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.3%
23.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Prairie Crossing Elementary School's ranking?
Prairie Crossing Elementary School is ranked #1144 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Prairie Crossing Elementary School often compared to?
Prairie Crossing Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Otterbein Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Prairie Crossing Elementary School?
564 students attend Prairie Crossing Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Prairie Crossing Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Prairie Crossing Elementary School?
Prairie Crossing Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Prairie Crossing Elementary School offer ?
Prairie Crossing Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Prairie Crossing Elementary School part of?
Prairie Crossing Elementary School is part of Benton Community School Corp School District.
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