PRAIRIE GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Prairie Grove Elem School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Prairie Grove CSD 46 school district, located in Crystal Lake, IL with about 425 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 38 teachers, Prairie Grove Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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 Grove Elementary School, located at 3223 IL Route 176 in Crystal Lake, Illinois, serves as a foundational institution within the Prairie Grove Consolidated School District 46. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and rigorous academic environment for students in the primary grade levels. Known for its commitment to the development of the "whole child," the school balances core curriculum requirements with character education, aiming to prepare students for success both in the classroom and in their future educational endeavors.

The school benefits from its location in the suburban Crystal Lake area, operating within a community-focused district that emphasizes small-school values and close partnerships between faculty, students, and parents. Prairie Grove Elementary focuses on creating an engaging learning atmosphere, utilizing modern instructional strategies to meet diverse student needs. By prioritizing foundational skills, critical thinking, and social-emotional growth, the school strives to provide a robust educational start for its young learners in a safe and structured environment.

For more information, contact Prairie Grove Elem School at (815) 459-3023 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.