Serving 615 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 32% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 615 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Prairie View Grade School serves the eastern part of Elgin, IL, covering an area of approximately 1.9 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located about 2.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Prairie View Grade School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Prairie View Grade School's student population of 615 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
615 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2005
School Motto
Welcome to Prairie View Grade School – Go Coyotes!
School Rankings
Prairie View Grade School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Prairie View Grade School is 0.61, 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
#830 out of 3542 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
21%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
13%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
White
58%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.2%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #830 out of 3,542 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?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Prairie View Grade School?
615 students attend Prairie View Grade School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Prairie View Grade School students are White, 21% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Prairie View Grade School?
Prairie View Grade School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
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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