PRAIRIE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Prairie Elem School is a public elementary school that is part of the Naperville CUSD 203 school district, located in Naperville, IL with about 503 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 32 teachers, Prairie Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Prairie Elementary School, located at 500 S. Charles Ave in Naperville, Illinois, is a highly regarded public school serving students in kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the prestigious Naperville Community Unit School District 203, the school is well-known for its strong academic focus, dedicated teaching staff, and commitment to fostering a supportive, inclusive learning environment for its diverse student body.

Beyond its core curriculum, Prairie Elementary places a significant emphasis on social-emotional learning and character development, aiming to prepare students for success both inside and outside the classroom. The school benefits from an active and involved parent community, which helps support a wide array of extracurricular activities, enrichment programs, and school events. Situated in a historic area of Naperville, the school is deeply integrated into the local community, maintaining a long-standing reputation for educational excellence and high student achievement.

For more information, contact Prairie Elem School at (630) 420-6348 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

500 S Charles Ave
Naperville, IL 60540-6802
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PRAIRIE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Naperville, IL with about 503 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
503
Teachers:
32.7
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 503 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending PRAIRIE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 75% of the student body.

White
74.8%
Asian
12.3%
Two or more races
5.6%
Hispanic/Latino
4.8%
Black or African American
2.6%

Female
49.1%
Male
50.9%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.