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Enrollment
840
Elementary
DISTRICT 867 · STATE 381
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·FRANKFORT CCSD 157C·NCES 171570001867
Grand Prairie Elementary School
10480 Nebraska St, Frankfort, IL 60423 · (815) 469-3366 · Will County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY21-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL840 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
16.1:1
52 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.8:1 · STATE 13.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
STATE 56%
Community
5
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 62 | 7% |
| Kindergarten | 256 | 30% |
| Grade 1 | 259 | 31% |
| Grade 2 | 262 | 31% |
| Grade 3 | 1 | 0% |
Student demographics
45%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 46% · STATE 69% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within Frankfort CCSD 157C. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Where Grand Prairie Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Illinois | In Will County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 840 | #50 of 2,419 | #2 of 116 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 16.1:1 | #1,756 of 2,035 | #90 of 107 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 45.0% | #1,036 of 2,042 | #77 of 108 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +3.6% | #484 of 615 | #28 of 36 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
840
+34 (+4%) vs 2020
+76% since 2000-01, when it was 477
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 840 | 52 | 16.1:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 835 | 56.6 | 14.8:1 | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 869 | 56.7 | 15.3:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 806 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 811 | 48.8 | 16.6:1 | 3% (22) |
| 2015-16 | 793 | 44 | 18.0:1 | 5% (36) |
| 2010-11 | 780 | 49 | 15.9:1 | 0% (0) |
| 2000-01 | 477 | 28 | 17.0:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Grand Prairie Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students up 4% (811 to 840); teachers up 7% (48.8 to 52).
About Grand Prairie Elementary School
Grand Prairie Elementary School is one of the public schools in Frankfort, Illinois. It is a large elementary school. Enrolled students number 840 students, in pre-K through 2. Enrollment is 120% higher than the average for elementary schools in Illinois, which is about 381.
Frankfort CCSD 157C runs 3 schools with a combined 2,676 students. Grand Prairie Elementary School is one of them.
White students account for 73% of enrollment at Grand Prairie Elementary School. Other students are 9% Hispanic, 9% Black, 6% multiracial, and 3% Asian. That is higher than the 62% White share among all Will County residents. Grand Prairie Elementary School has a diversity index of 45%, compared with 70% for all US public school students.
Its teaching staff equals 52 full-time positions, a ratio of 16.1:1. For comparison, elementary schools in Illinois average 13.9:1.
Will County has about 701,462 residents, and median household income is about $109,984, about 38% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and roughly 6% of residents are in poverty. The public schools of Will County number 209 and enroll about 113,008.
The school nearest to Grand Prairie Elementary School is Lincoln-Way East High School, at a distance of about 1.4 miles. Counting only straight-line distance, at least 8 other public schools are within five miles.
In the federal locale system, Grand Prairie Elementary School is coded Suburb: Large, for schools in a suburban area outside a principal city, within an urbanized area with a population of 250,000 or more.
The 2024-25 enrollment of 840 was 4% higher than in 2020-21, when it was 806.
The allk12 site hosts a discussion page for Grand Prairie Elementary School covering things like school events, clubs, and volunteer needs. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
Will County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
701,462
Census ACS
Median income
$109,984
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
38%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
209
113,008 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Frankfort CCSD 157C
- Hickory Creek Middle SchoolMiddle · 943 students
- Chelsea Elementary SchoolElementary · 893 students
Other schools in Frankfort
- Lincoln-Way East High SchoolHigh · 2,696 students
- Hickory Creek Middle SchoolMiddle · 943 students
- Chelsea Elementary SchoolElementary · 893 students
- Dr Julian Rogus SchoolElementary · 653 students
- Summit Hill Junior High SchoolMiddle · 566 students
- Indian Trail Elementary SchoolElementary · 466 students
Other Grand Prairie Elementary schools
3 other US public schools in 2 states are named Grand Prairie Elementary. Grand Prairie Elementary School is the largest of the 4.
- Grand Prairie Elementary SchoolJoliet, IL · 494 students
- Grand Prairie Elementary SchoolCentralia, IL · 63 students
- Grand Prairie Elementary SchoolWashington, LA · 264 students
Nearby schools
- Lincoln-Way East High School1.4 mi · 2,696
- Hickory Creek Middle School1.6 mi · 943
- Mokena Jr High School2.3 mi · 502
- Mokena Elementary School2.6 mi · 709
- Mokena Intermediate School2.8 mi · 346
- Arbury Hills Elementary School2.8 mi · 174
Frequently asked questions
About Grand Prairie Elementary SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Grand Prairie Elementary School?
Grand Prairie Elementary School enrolls approximately 840 students in grades PK-02.
Is Grand Prairie Elementary School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Grand Prairie Elementary School is an elementary school covering grades PK-02.
How many teachers does Grand Prairie Elementary School have?
Grand Prairie Elementary School employs 52 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.1:1.
What is the student diversity at Grand Prairie Elementary School?
Student demographics at Grand Prairie Elementary School are roughly 73% White, 9% Hispanic, 9% Black, 3% Asian, 6% Two or more.
What district is Grand Prairie Elementary School in?
Grand Prairie Elementary School is part of Frankfort CCSD 157C.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.