South Prairie Elementary School
Tel:
(815)899-8299
- South Prairie Elementary School serves 289 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 51%.
School Overview
- South Prairie Elementary School's student population of 289 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 289 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 21 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- South Prairie Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has decreased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of South Prairie Elementary School is 0.26, 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
| Overall School Rank | #1074 out of 3,544 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 32% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 5% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 26% |
| Black | 5% | 17% |
| White | 86% | 49% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.26 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 16% | 46% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Sycamore CUSD 427 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to South Prairie Elementary School is Sycamore High School (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Sycamore Middle School (2.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Southeast Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Sycamore Sycamore High School Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 1254 students
0.5 miles
427 Spartan Trl
Sycamore, IL 60178
(815)899-8160 0.5 9-12 1254 - Sycamore Southeast Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: K-5 | 342 students
0.8 miles
718 S Locust St
Sycamore, IL 60178
(815)899-8219 0.8 K-5 342 - Sycamore West Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: K-5 | 270 students
0.8 miles
240 Fair St
Sycamore, IL 60178
(815)899-8199 0.8 K-5 270 - Sycamore Sycamore Middle School Magnet School
Grades: 6-8 | 870 students
2.1 miles
150 Maplewood Dr
Sycamore, IL 60178
(815)899-8170 2.1 6-8 870 - Sycamore North Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: K-5 | 268 students
2.3 miles
1680 Brickville Rd
Sycamore, IL 60178
(815)899-8209 2.3 K-5 268
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