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Prairie Elementary School

Summary:

Prairie Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Buffalo Grove, Illinois, serving grades 1-5 with a total enrollment of 464 students. The school is part of the Kildeer Countryside CCSD 96 district, which is ranked 41 out of 813 districts in Illinois and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Prairie Elementary School consistently ranks among the top 5% of Illinois elementary schools, with a statewide ranking between 26-155 over the past 10 years. The school's performance on standardized tests is exceptional, with 73.1% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 70.7% in Mathematics for the 2023-2024 school year, significantly outperforming the state and district averages. Prairie Elementary School's performance is particularly strong in specific student subgroups, such as ranking 5th out of 826 Illinois elementary schools for English Language Learners and 13th out of 886 for disabled students in the 2023-2024 school year. The school also has a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate and higher spending per student compared to the state average.

When compared to nearby schools, Prairie Elementary School outperforms the Willow Grove Early Learning Center, Ivy Hall Elementary School, and Kildeer Countryside Elementary School in both English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency rates. However, the nearby Half Day School, which is part of the Lincolnshire-Prairieview School District 103, also demonstrates exceptional academic performance, with proficiency rates comparable to or even higher than Prairie Elementary School in some grade levels.


Detail:

Public 1-5

 1530 Brandywyn Ln
       Buffalo Grove, IL  60089-1003

(847) 634-3144

District: Kildeer Countryside CCSD 96

SchoolDigger Rank:
41st of 2,067 Illinois Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $21,020 Help


Students who attend Prairie Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Adlai E Stevenson High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.6 Help
Number of students:  463

Racial breakdown:

Asian:
52.5%
White:
35.6%
Two or more races:
6.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  9.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Prairie Elementary School ranks better than 98% of elementary schools in Illinois. It also ranks first among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Kildeer Countryside CCSD 96 School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 97.37. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Asian (52.5%), White (35.6%), two or more races (6.7%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Prairie Elementary School is 15.6. 3 elementary schools in the Kildeer Countryside CCSD 96 School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Prairie Elementary School is $21,020, which is the 2nd highest among 4 elementary schools in the Kildeer Countryside CCSD 96 School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Prairie Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Prairie Elementary School 41st of 2067 Illinois public elementary schools. (See Prairie Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Kildeer Countryside CCSD 96:

SchoolDigger ranks Kildeer Countryside CCSD 96 41st of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Prairie Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Prairie Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 87.90 91st 2020 95.5%
2004 86.71 124th 2030 93.9%
2005 89.50 26th 2022 98.7%
2006 85.17 101st 2086 95.2%
2007 84.71 106th 2095 94.9%
2008 87.24 65th 2092 96.9%
2009 86.65 91st 2120 95.7%
2010 86.84 75th 2139 96.5%
2011 87.15 67th 2147 96.9%
2012 85.69 108th 2166 95.0%
2013 90.79 116th 2167 94.6%
2014 92.62 63rd 2093 97.0%
2015 96.55 63rd 2052 96.9%
2016 95.57 71st 2046 96.5%
2017 96.08 59th 2044 97.1%
2018 97.36 26th 2037 98.7%
2019 96.55 40th 2086 98.1%
2021 97.60 39th 1948 98.0%
2022 97.12 42nd 2082 98.0%
2023 91.66 155th 2077 92.5%
2024 97.37 41st 2067 98.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Prairie Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 99.54 2nd 718 99.7%
2019 98.95 4th 743 99.5%
2022 99.73 1st 768 99.9%
2023 87.12 30th 788 96.2%
2024 99.02 5th 826 99.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Prairie Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 92.47 40th 1113 96.4%
2023 72.94 208th 1156 82.0%
2024 90.69 78th 1195 93.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Prairie Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.68 12th 1964 99.4%
2019 97.28 21st 2019 99.0%
2021 96.34 36th 1680 97.9%
2022 96.93 39th 1970 98.0%
2023 89.61 161st 1957 91.8%
2024 95.14 74th 1942 96.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Prairie Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 98.18 13th 886 98.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Prairie Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.94 46th 1972 97.7%
2019 94.48 61st 2019 97.0%
2021 96.54 40th 1707 97.7%
2022 95.92 50th 1977 97.5%
2023 90.87 137th 1984 93.1%
2024 97.41 31st 1959 98.4%
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Rank History for Asian students at Prairie Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.88 26th 242 89.3%
2019 86.41 15th 243 93.8%
2021 76.36 22nd 134 83.6%
2022 77.28 42nd 226 81.4%
2023 70.72 55th 237 76.8%
2024 78.58 35th 219 84.0%
See the entire list of Best Illinois Elementary Schools for Asian Students!

Rank History for White students at Prairie Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.73 157th 1463 89.3%
2019 76.58 264th 1462 81.9%
2021 72.08 286th 1308 78.1%
2022 79.70 209th 1425 85.3%
2023 61.76 496th 1419 65.0%
2024 81.26 196th 1392 85.9%
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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

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by a parent
Wednesday, December 12, 2018

Open Quote Outstanding school. We moved here to be in this district. My chiild is now getting the support he needs. Teachers, principal, whole staff is AMAZING. Love Prairie Close Quote



Enrollment information for Prairie Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 529 4 19 1 n/a n/a n/a 0 553
1989 507 3 8 6 8 n/a n/a 0 532
1990 531 3 25 2 n/a n/a n/a 0 561
1991 458 13 18 0 0 n/a n/a 0 489
1992 473 5 30 0 1 n/a n/a 0 509
1993 508 0 22 0 0 n/a n/a 0 530
1994 515 4 30 0 1 n/a n/a 0 550
1995 587 4 31 1 0 n/a n/a 0 623
1996 587 4 31 1 0 n/a n/a 0 623
1997 625 1 32 0 7 n/a n/a 0 665
1998 600 5 48 5 0 n/a n/a 0 658
1999 590 3 50 8 0 n/a n/a 0 651
2000 379 1 62 8 2 n/a n/a 0 452
2001 347 1 49 9 0 n/a n/a 0 406
2002 311 1 45 4 0 n/a n/a 0 361
2003 311 1 45 4 0 n/a n/a 0 361
2004 298 4 52 4 1 n/a n/a 0 359
2005 282 6 63 7 1 n/a n/a 5 364
2006 299 2 73 8 0 n/a n/a 4 386
2007 280 1 89 6 0 n/a n/a 8 384
2008 284 0 101 7 0 n/a n/a 11 403
2009 280 1 115 5 0 n/a n/a 13 414
2010 274 3 111 6 0 n/a n/a 11 405
2011 246 3 129 3 0 0 10 0 391
2012 229 4 128 6 0 0 13 0 380
2013 215 4 116 11 0 0 18 0 364
2014 221 1 148 14 0 0 21 0 405
2015 223 2 156 14 0 0 25 0 420
2016 212 4 176 13 0 0 25 0 430
2017 198 1 184 18 0 0 22 0 423
2018 194 1 205 11 0 0 12 0 423
2019 175 1 206 12 0 0 20 0 414
2020 153 1 202 18 1 0 20 0 395
2021 154 4 195 23 1 0 17 0 394
2022 153 6 220 23 2 0 26 0 430
2023 162 7 242 25 2 0 26 0 464
2024 165 3 243 19 2 0 31 0 463

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Prairie Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 553 29.2 18.9 n/a
1989 532 28.0 19.0 n/a
1990 561 29.1 19.2 n/a
1991 489 25.8 18.9 n/a
1992 509 27.3 18.6 n/a
1993 530 27.3 19.4 n/a
1994 550 28.3 19.4 n/a
1995 623 30.1 20.7 n/a
1996 623 30.1 20.7 n/a
1997 665 33.8 19.7 n/a
1998 658 38.6 17.0 n/a
1999 651 39.1 16.6 n/a
2000 452 29.8 15.2 n/a
2001 406 28.3 14.3 n/a
2002 361 27.7 13.0 1.9
2003 361 27.7 13.0 1.9
2004 359 23.7 15.1 4.2
2005 364 24.6 14.8 2.5
2006 386 21.7 17.8 3.7
2007 384 24.0 16.0 2.4
2008 403 24.0 16.8 1.8
2009 414 25.9 16.0 2
2010 405 28.0 14.4 3
2011 391 29.1 13.4 3.1
2012 380 28.1 13.5 2.1
2013 364 35.0 10.3 5.8
2014 405 28.8 14.0 5.7
2015 420 31.0 13.5 5.2
2016 430 32.0 13.4 2.8
2017 423 33.1 12.7 5.4
2018 423 31.7 13.3 5.2
2019 414 32.1 12.8 3.9
2020 395 33.0 11.9 2
2021 394 n/a n/a n/a
2022 430 34.1 12.6 9.3
2023 464 28.7 16.1 n/a
2024 463 29.5 15.6 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Prairie Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 553 29.2 18.9 n/a
1989 532 28.0 19.0 n/a
1990 561 29.1 19.2 n/a
1991 489 25.8 18.9 n/a
1992 509 27.3 18.6 n/a
1993 530 27.3 19.4 n/a
1994 550 28.3 19.4 n/a
1995 623 30.1 20.7 n/a
1996 623 30.1 20.7 n/a
1997 665 33.8 19.7 n/a
1998 658 38.6 17.0 n/a
1999 651 39.1 16.6 n/a
2000 452 29.8 15.2 n/a
2001 406 28.3 14.3 n/a
2002 361 27.7 13.0 1.9
2003 361 27.7 13.0 1.9
2004 359 23.7 15.1 4.2
2005 364 24.6 14.8 2.5
2006 386 21.7 17.8 3.7
2007 384 24.0 16.0 2.4
2008 403 24.0 16.8 1.8
2009 414 25.9 16.0 2
2010 405 28.0 14.4 3
2011 391 29.1 13.4 3.1
2012 380 28.1 13.5 2.1
2013 364 35.0 10.3 5.8
2014 405 28.8 14.0 5.7
2015 420 31.0 13.5 5.2
2016 430 32.0 13.4 2.8
2017 423 33.1 12.7 5.4
2018 423 31.7 13.3 5.2
2019 414 32.1 12.8 3.9
2020 395 33.0 11.9 2
2021 394 n/a n/a n/a
2022 430 34.1 12.6 9.3
2023 464 28.7 16.1 n/a
2024 463 29.5 15.6 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

Prairie Elementary School

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaVaricellaDTPHepatitis B
201599.5%98.6%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.3%
201699.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%
201799.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%
201898.8%98.8%98.8%98.8%98.4%99.1%
201998.6%98.6%98.6%98.6%98.6%98.6%
202199.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.0%99.2%99.2%
202298.8%98.8%98.8%98.8%98.8%99.1%
202399.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%
202498.9%98.9%98.9%98.9%98.9%98.9%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Prairie Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $110 (0.7%) $14,862 (99.3%) $14,972
2020 $284 (1.7%) $16,348 (98.3%) $16,632
2021 $447 (2.5%) $17,586 (97.5%) $18,033
2022 $447 (2.5%) $17,586 (97.5%) $18,033
2023 $321 (1.6%) $19,194 (98.4%) $19,516
2024 $335 (1.6%) $20,686 (98.4%) $21,020

Data source: Illinois Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Prairie Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 40th of 2086 Elementary schoolsRanks 155th of 2077 Elementary schools
 5.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Prairie Elementary School)70.136.9
 33.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kildeer Countryside CCSD 96)57.342.8
 14.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.428.8
 7.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Prairie Elementary School)85.863.7
 22.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Kildeer Countryside CCSD 96)77.459.4
 18%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Illinois)40.633
 7.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Prairie Elementary School)69.564.7
 4.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Kildeer Countryside CCSD 96)6762.1
 4.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.735.4
 1.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Prairie Elementary School)77.669.6
 8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Kildeer Countryside CCSD 96)72.661.3
 11.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)33.527.7
 5.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Prairie Elementary School)80.272.4
 7.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Kildeer Countryside CCSD 96)80.570.4
 10.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)37.935.2
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Prairie Elementary School)77.467.8
 9.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Kildeer Countryside CCSD 96)76.364.5
 11.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.825.6
 4.2%
5th Grade Science (Prairie Elementary School)78.278.4
 0.2%
   5th Grade Science (Kildeer Countryside CCSD 96)8078.2
 1.8%
   5th Grade Science (Illinois)54.452.4
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students414464
 12.1%
African American17
 600%
American Indian02
Asian206242
 17.5%
Hispanic1225
 108.3%
Pacific Islander00
White175162
 7.4%
Two or More Races2026
 30%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Prairie Elementary School

In the 2023-24 school year, 463 students attended Prairie Elementary School.

Students at Prairie Elementary School are 52% Asian, 36% White, 7% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic.

Yes! Prairie Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 41st of 2067 Illinois elementary schools.

Students who attend Prairie Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Adlai E Stevenson High School


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