Serving 507 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Prairie Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 37%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 507 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Math Proficiency: 65-69%
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59%
- Attendance Zone: Prairie Elementary School serves the northeast part of Orland Park, IL, covering an area of approximately 5.1 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 2.2 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Prairie Elementary School's student population of 507 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 29% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
507 students
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Empowering Students for a Successful Future
School Rankings
The diversity score of Prairie Elementary School is 0.43, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)65-69%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)55-59%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
6%
Hispanic
17%
29%
Black
3%
16%
White
74%
45%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.3%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (01-02)
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Prairie Elementary School often compared to?
Prairie Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Byrne Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% IL state average).
How many students attend Prairie Elementary School?
507 students attend Prairie Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Prairie Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Prairie Elementary School?
Prairie Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Prairie Elementary School offer ?
Prairie Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Prairie Elementary School part of?
Prairie Elementary School is part of Orland SD 135 School District.
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