East Prairie Elem School

www.eps73.net

540 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

East Prairie Elementary School, located at 3907 Dobson St in Skokie, Illinois, serves as a cornerstone of the East Prairie School District 73 community. As a pre-kindergarten through 8th-grade institution, the school is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment that prepares students for the challenges of high school and beyond. The school emphasizes a balanced curriculum that integrates rigorous academics with social-emotional learning, aiming to develop well-rounded individuals who are curious, resilient, and collaborative.

The school is well-regarded for its diverse student body and commitment to small-class engagement, which allows educators to provide more personalized attention to student growth. Beyond the classroom, East Prairie offers various extracurricular opportunities and community-focused initiatives that encourage students to explore their interests and build strong connections with their peers. By maintaining a focus on continuous improvement and strong parent-teacher partnerships, the school strives to cultivate a safe and innovative space where every child is empowered to achieve their full potential.

540

Total Students

48.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for East Prairie Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	186
Hispanic	99
Black	31
Asian	184
Two or More	39
American Indian	1

White
186 (34.4 %)
Asian
184 (34.1 %)
Hispanic
99 (18.3 %)
Two or More
39 (7.2 %)
Black
31 (5.7 %)
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:	East Prairie SD 73
Phone:	(847)673-1141
Website:	http://www.eps73.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	540
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 40

Kindergarten 60

Grade 1 59

Grade 2 49

Grade 3 57

Grade 4 58

Grade 5 58

Grade 6 50

Grade 7 51

Grade 8 58