Prairie Crossing Charter School

www.prairiecrossingcharterschool.org

Charter School 429 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Prairie Crossing Charter School (PCCS), located in Grayslake, Illinois, is a public charter school that serves students in kindergarten through eighth grade. Founded on the principles of environmental stewardship and academic excellence, the school is uniquely situated within the Prairie Crossing conservation community. Its curriculum is deeply integrated with its surroundings, utilizing the local landscape as a "living laboratory" to foster a strong connection between students and the natural world.

The school is well-regarded for its emphasis on experiential learning, character development, and sustainability. By combining a rigorous academic program with a focus on ecological literacy, PCCS aims to cultivate responsible citizens who are prepared to address environmental and social challenges. With its mission to provide a high-quality education through the lens of nature and community, the school offers a distinct alternative to traditional public schooling, consistently prioritizing hands-on discovery and a holistic approach to student growth.

429

Total Students

31.9

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Prairie Crossing Charter School
Demographic	Student Count
White	296
Hispanic	36
Black	10
Asian	58
Two or More	28
American Indian	1

White
296 (69.0 %)
Asian
58 (13.5 %)
Hispanic
36 (8.4 %)
Two or More
28 (6.5 %)
Black
10 (2.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Prairie Crossing Charter School
Phone:	(847)543-9722
Website:	http://www.prairiecrossingcharterschool.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	429
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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

Kindergarten 48

Grade 1 48

Grade 2 48

Grade 3 48

Grade 4 48

Grade 5 48

Grade 6 48

Grade 7 48

Grade 8 45