SOUTH PRAIRIE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

South Prairie Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Sycamore CUSD 427 school district, located in Sycamore, IL with about 268 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 20 teachers, South Prairie Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

South Prairie Elementary School, located at 820 Borden Ave in Sycamore, Illinois, serves as a foundational institution within the Sycamore Community School District 427. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the early stages of their academic journey. By emphasizing both academic excellence and character development, South Prairie aims to equip its students with the essential skills and confidence necessary for success as they transition to higher grade levels.

The school is well-regarded for its community-oriented atmosphere and its commitment to meeting the diverse needs of its student body. With a focus on collaborative teaching and modern instructional practices, South Prairie encourages active participation from both students and families. Its location in Sycamore allows it to function as a central hub for the local neighborhood, maintaining a strong connection between the school’s administration, teachers, and the surrounding residential community to ensure a well-rounded educational experience for every child.

For more information, contact South Prairie Elementary School at (815) 899-8299 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

820 Borden Ave
Sycamore, IL 60178-3270
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SOUTH PRAIRIE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Sycamore, IL with about 268 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Sycamore CUSD 427
Total Students:
268
Teachers:
20.41
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
Title I targeted assistance school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
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 268 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending SOUTH PRAIRIE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 81% of the student body.

White
81.0%
Hispanic/Latino
10.1%
Black or African American
4.1%
Two or more races
4.1%
Asian
0.7%

Female
42.5%
Male
57.5%

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.