Prairie View Grade School

10n630 Nesler Rd
Elgin, IL 60124
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Top 30%
Serving 607 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Prairie View Grade School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 607 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : Top 30% in IL
  • : 36% (Top 30%)
  • : 40% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Prairie View Grade School's student population of 607 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
607 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
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School Rankings

Prairie View Grade School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Prairie View Grade School is 0.51, 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 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (IL)
#903 out of 3663 schools
(Top 30%)
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36%
28%
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40%
32%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
15%
5%
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Hispanic
11%
27%
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Black
2%
17%
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White
68%
47%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.51
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Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Prairie View Grade School's ranking?
Prairie View Grade School is ranked #903 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Prairie View Grade School often compared to?
Prairie View Grade Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Country Trails Elementary School, Corron Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Prairie View Grade School?
607 students attend Prairie View Grade School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Prairie View Grade School students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Prairie View Grade School?
Prairie View Grade School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Prairie View Grade School offer ?
Prairie View Grade School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Prairie View Grade School part of?
Prairie View Grade School is part of Central CUSD 301 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 607 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 36% (Top 30%)
  • : 40% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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