Prairie Elementary School

Summary:

Prairie Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Naperville, Illinois, serving grades K-5 with a student population of 488. The school is part of the Naperville CUSD 203 district, which is ranked 39th out of 813 districts in Illinois and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Prairie Elementary School has consistently maintained a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past several years, ranking among the top elementary schools in the state.

Prairie Elementary School consistently outperforms the state and district averages in standardized test scores, with 69.4% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 62.8% proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state averages of 41.2% and 28.4%, respectively. The school's performance is particularly strong in 5th-grade ELA, where 77.1% of students were proficient or better, compared to the state average of 39.1%. Prairie Elementary School also ranks in the top 5% of Illinois elementary schools for female students, male students, and students with disabilities. Additionally, the school has relatively low chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 1.8% to 12.1%, which are significantly lower than the state average.

While Prairie Elementary School outperforms the state and district averages, it is interesting to note the performance of nearby schools within the Naperville CUSD 203 district. For example, Highlands Elementary School and Ellsworth Elementary School, which are located within a mile of Prairie Elementary, consistently rank among the top 10 elementary schools in Illinois, with even higher academic performance in some areas. Additionally, some nearby schools, such as Mill Street Elementary and Owen Elementary (in the Indian Prairie CUSD 204 district), have higher percentages of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, suggesting that Prairie Elementary School may serve a more affluent student population compared to some of its neighbors.


Detail:

Public K-5

 500 S Charles Ave
       Naperville, IL  60540-6802


(630) 420-6348

District: Naperville CUSD 203

SchoolDigger Rank:
104th of 2,067 Illinois Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,563 Help


Students who attend Prairie Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Washington Junior High School
High:    Naperville North High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.0 Help
Number of students:  488

Racial breakdown:

White:
74.0%
Asian:
9.6%
Hispanic:
7.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  7.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Prairie Elementary School ranks better than 95% of elementary schools in Illinois. It also ranks 8th among 14 ranked elementary schools in the Naperville CUSD 203 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 95.06. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 Prairie Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Naperville CUSD 203 School District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Prairie Elementary School is $17,563, which is the 7th highest among 14 elementary schools in the Naperville CUSD 203 School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Prairie Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Prairie Elementary School 104th of 2067 Illinois public elementary schools. (See Prairie Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Naperville CUSD 203:

SchoolDigger ranks Naperville CUSD 203 39th 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 88.31 78th 2020 96.1%
2004 87.02 110th 2030 94.6%
2005 85.23 119th 2022 94.1%
2006 86.84 53rd 2086 97.5%
2007 85.55 71st 2095 96.6%
2008 84.73 152nd 2092 92.7%
2009 83.28 209th 2120 90.1%
2010 83.75 182nd 2139 91.5%
2011 81.72 286th 2147 86.7%
2012 77.70 452nd 2166 79.1%
2013 87.17 215th 2167 90.1%
2014 88.77 163rd 2093 92.2%
2015 94.62 99th 2052 95.2%
2016 91.82 139th 2046 93.2%
2017 95.23 73rd 2044 96.4%
2018 92.99 109th 2037 94.6%
2019 95.29 60th 2086 97.1%
2021 89.75 163rd 1948 91.6%
2022 97.73 29th 2082 98.6%
2023 97.82 27th 2077 98.7%
2024 95.06 104th 2067 95.0%
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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
2019 84.95 92nd 1194 92.3%
2021 60.61 180th 640 71.9%
2022 75.79 151st 1113 86.4%
2023 96.20 26th 1156 97.8%
2024 92.23 62nd 1195 94.8%
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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 96.67 32nd 1964 98.4%
2019 92.18 104th 2019 94.8%
2021 89.79 111th 1680 93.4%
2022 97.04 35th 1970 98.2%
2023 97.28 28th 1957 98.6%
2024 95.77 63rd 1942 96.8%
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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
2023 97.09 13th 907 98.6%
2024 92.31 37th 886 95.8%
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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 82.71 284th 1972 85.6%
2019 95.84 44th 2019 97.8%
2021 84.23 196th 1707 88.5%
2022 97.30 33rd 1977 98.3%
2023 97.25 30th 1984 98.5%
2024 92.44 131st 1959 93.3%
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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 64.45 89th 242 63.2%
2019 84.41 20th 243 91.8%
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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 81.85 206th 1463 85.9%
2019 88.35 92nd 1462 93.7%
2021 81.04 165th 1308 87.4%
2022 94.64 28th 1425 98.0%
2023 94.83 22nd 1419 98.4%
2024 85.11 151st 1392 89.2%
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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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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 637 6 46 4 n/a n/a n/a 0 693
1989 630 10 53 5 2 n/a n/a 0 700
1990 609 12 51 11 n/a n/a n/a 0 683
1991 632 12 51 8 0 n/a n/a 0 703
1992 607 8 49 3 0 n/a n/a 0 667
1993 567 7 53 8 0 n/a n/a 0 635
1994 568 4 44 5 0 n/a n/a 0 621
1995 562 11 66 15 0 n/a n/a 0 654
1996 562 11 66 15 0 n/a n/a 0 654
1997 550 4 67 13 3 n/a n/a 0 637
1998 575 4 59 30 0 n/a n/a 0 668
1999 572 11 55 29 0 n/a n/a 0 667
2000 581 11 54 21 0 n/a n/a 0 667
2001 554 4 37 15 0 n/a n/a 0 610
2002 546 7 36 30 0 n/a n/a 0 619
2003 546 7 36 30 0 n/a n/a 0 619
2004 513 9 48 23 0 n/a n/a 0 593
2005 502 7 55 32 0 n/a n/a 0 596
2006 486 12 37 15 0 n/a n/a 0 550
2007 484 12 31 16 0 n/a n/a 0 543
2008 476 10 28 14 0 n/a n/a 0 528
2009 467 7 30 18 0 n/a n/a 4 526
2010 481 8 39 24 0 n/a n/a 18 570
2011 458 10 37 38 0 0 22 0 565
2012 438 14 33 32 3 0 17 0 537
2013 428 17 37 30 2 1 17 0 532
2014 421 11 48 27 1 1 20 0 529
2015 409 11 44 28 1 0 24 0 517
2016 399 8 52 26 1 0 23 0 509
2017 371 13 57 27 0 0 27 0 495
2018 376 13 62 24 0 0 28 0 503
2019 401 14 59 29 0 1 31 0 535
2020 382 15 48 29 0 1 34 0 509
2021 374 16 49 30 0 1 28 0 498
2022 358 14 52 33 0 3 31 0 491
2023 361 12 47 37 0 3 28 0 488

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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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 693 35.8 19.3 n/a
1989 700 37.5 18.6 n/a
1990 683 36.7 18.6 n/a
1991 703 37.5 18.7 n/a
1992 667 34.1 19.5 n/a
1993 635 31.2 20.4 n/a
1994 621 33.3 18.6 n/a
1995 654 33.8 19.3 n/a
1996 654 33.8 19.3 n/a
1997 637 34.1 18.7 n/a
1998 668 35.0 19.1 n/a
1999 667 36.0 18.5 n/a
2000 667 36.8 18.1 n/a
2001 610 37.0 16.5 n/a
2002 619 35.5 17.4 0
2003 619 35.5 17.4 0
2004 593 34.1 17.4 0
2005 596 35.0 17.0 0
2006 550 31.5 17.5 0
2007 543 31.0 17.5 0
2008 528 26.0 20.3 0
2009 526 31.6 16.6 0
2010 570 32.5 17.5 0
2011 565 29.5 19.1 5.1
2012 537 28.0 19.1 6
2013 532 45.5 11.6 6.6
2014 529 29.5 17.9 6.4
2015 517 33.0 15.6 7.4
2016 509 33.0 15.4 3.3
2017 495 31.7 15.6 7.7
2018 503 32.7 15.3 7.2
2019 535 34.2 15.6 6.5
2020 509 33.7 15.1 6.7
2021 498 n/a n/a n/a
2022 491 35.3 13.8 5.9
2023 488 37.5 13.0 7.6

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 693 35.8 19.3 n/a
1989 700 37.5 18.6 n/a
1990 683 36.7 18.6 n/a
1991 703 37.5 18.7 n/a
1992 667 34.1 19.5 n/a
1993 635 31.2 20.4 n/a
1994 621 33.3 18.6 n/a
1995 654 33.8 19.3 n/a
1996 654 33.8 19.3 n/a
1997 637 34.1 18.7 n/a
1998 668 35.0 19.1 n/a
1999 667 36.0 18.5 n/a
2000 667 36.8 18.1 n/a
2001 610 37.0 16.5 n/a
2002 619 35.5 17.4 0
2003 619 35.5 17.4 0
2004 593 34.1 17.4 0
2005 596 35.0 17.0 0
2006 550 31.5 17.5 0
2007 543 31.0 17.5 0
2008 528 26.0 20.3 0
2009 526 31.6 16.6 0
2010 570 32.5 17.5 0
2011 565 29.5 19.1 5.1
2012 537 28.0 19.1 6
2013 532 45.5 11.6 6.6
2014 529 29.5 17.9 6.4
2015 517 33.0 15.6 7.4
2016 509 33.0 15.4 3.3
2017 495 31.7 15.6 7.7
2018 503 32.7 15.3 7.2
2019 535 34.2 15.6 6.5
2020 509 33.7 15.1 6.7
2021 498 n/a n/a n/a
2022 491 35.3 13.8 5.9
2023 488 37.5 13.0 7.6

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
201595.9%95.9%96.1%96.1%96.7%95.7%
201696.2%95.6%96.2%96.2%97.0%96.6%
201799.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.8%99.6%
201897.7%97.3%97.3%97.3%98.1%97.5%
201998.1%97.7%97.7%97.7%97.7%98.1%
202198.6%98.4%98.4%98.4%98.4%98.6%98.2%
202298.4%98.4%98.4%98.4%98.4%98.4%98.4%
202398.0%97.7%97.7%97.7%97.7%97.8%97.8%
202498.2%98.4%98.4%98.4%98.4%98.6%98.4%

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 $427 (3.1%) $13,517 (96.9%) $13,944
2020 $396 (2.6%) $14,738 (97.4%) $15,134
2021 $517 (3.4%) $14,728 (96.6%) $15,244
2022 $517 (3.4%) $14,728 (96.6%) $15,244
2023 $778 (4.6%) $16,133 (95.4%) $16,911
2024 $432 (2.5%) $17,131 (97.5%) $17,563

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 60th of 2086 Elementary schoolsRanks 27th of 2077 Elementary schools
 1.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Prairie Elementary School)76.972.8
 4.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Naperville CUSD 203)6865.1
 2.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.428.8
 7.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Prairie Elementary School)68.165.4
 2.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Naperville CUSD 203)71.867.6
 4.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Illinois)40.633
 7.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Prairie Elementary School)74.282.4
 8.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Naperville CUSD 203)73.771.5
 2.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.735.4
 1.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Prairie Elementary School)62.470.6
 8.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Naperville CUSD 203)68.163.7
 4.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)33.527.7
 5.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Prairie Elementary School)75.376.8
 1.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Naperville CUSD 203)7573.6
 1.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)37.935.2
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Prairie Elementary School)67.867.1
 0.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Naperville CUSD 203)60.857.8
 3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.825.6
 4.2%
5th Grade Science (Prairie Elementary School)81.789
 7.3%
   5th Grade Science (Naperville CUSD 203)81.879.6
 2.2%
   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 Students535488
 8.8%
African American1412
 14.3%
American Indian00
Asian5947
 20.3%
Hispanic2937
 27.6%
Pacific Islander13
 200%
White401361
 10%
Two or More Races3128
 9.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients6.5%7.6%
 1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Prairie Elementary School

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

Middle : Washington Junior High School
High : Naperville North High School

Students at Prairie Elementary School are 74% White, 10% Asian, 8% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 2% African American.

Yes. Prairie Elementary School ranks in the top 5.0% of Illinois elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 488 students attended Prairie Elementary School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Illinois State Board of Education.

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