Prairie Trails School serves 201 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 201 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
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Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Prairie Trails School's student population of 201 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
201 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Prairie Trails School is 0.53, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
14%
5%
Hispanic
14%
27%
Black
n/a
17%
White
66%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Prairie Trails School?
201 students attend Prairie Trails School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Prairie Trails School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Prairie Trails School?
Prairie Trails School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Prairie Trails School offer ?
Prairie Trails School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is Prairie Trails School part of?
Prairie Trails School is part of River Trails SD 26 School District.
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