Prather Elementary School

2450 W 25Th St
Granite City, IL 62040

www.gcsd9.net

659 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - K

School Overview

Prather Elementary School, located at 3200 Maryville Rd in Granite City, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Granite City Community Unit School District 9. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and character development for its diverse student population. By focusing on core curriculum standards and social-emotional learning, Prather aims to equip its elementary-aged students with the essential skills and confidence necessary to succeed as they transition into higher grade levels.

The school is deeply integrated into the local Granite City community, maintaining strong partnerships between staff, students, and parents to create a cohesive educational experience. With a commitment to inclusivity and student achievement, Prather Elementary provides a range of resources and activities designed to engage young learners, encourage curiosity, and promote a sense of belonging. Through its stable presence on Maryville Road, the school plays a vital role in the long-term success and development of the youth in the surrounding area.

659

Total Students

36.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Prather Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	360
Hispanic	94
Black	137
Asian	5
Two or More	62
American Indian	1

White
360 (54.6 %)
Black
137 (20.8 %)
Hispanic
94 (14.3 %)
Two or More
62 (9.4 %)
Asian
5 (0.8 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Granite City CUSD 9
Phone:	(618)931-5700
Website:	http://www.gcsd9.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - K
Total Students:	659
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 260

Kindergarten 395

Grade 1 4