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Enrollment
507
Elementary
DISTRICT 478 · STATE 381
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·ORLAND SD 135·NCES 173022003128
Prairie Elementary School
14200 S 82nd Ave, Orland Park, IL 60462 · (708) 364-4835 · Cook County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY21-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL507 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
11.5:1
44 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.2:1 · 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 | 49 | 10% |
| Kindergarten | 133 | 26% |
| Grade 1 | 152 | 30% |
| Grade 2 | 167 | 33% |
| Grade 3 | 6 | 1% |
Student demographics
41%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 49% · 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
Where Prairie Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Illinois | In Cook County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 507 | #530 of 2,419 | #259 of 901 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 11.5:1 | #389 of 2,035 | #210 of 817 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 41.5% | #1,120 of 2,042 | #420 of 819 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -2.9% | #1,314 of 1,461 | #605 of 661 |
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
507
-18 (-3%) vs 2020
-13% since 1990-91, when it was 581
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 | 507 | 44.2 | 11.5:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 541 | 41 | 13.2:1 | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 543 | 40.3 | 13.5:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 525 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 522 | 34 | 15.3:1 | 16% (82) |
| 2015-16 | 459 | 30 | 15.3:1 | 22% (99) |
| 2010-11 | 451 | 26 | 17.4:1 | 0% (0) |
| 2000-01 | 434 | 23 | 18.9:1 | N/A |
| 1990-91 | 581 | 25 | 23.2:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Prairie Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students down 3% (522 to 507); teachers up 30% (34 to 44.2).
About Prairie Elementary School
Prairie Elementary School is a medium-sized elementary school based in Orland Park, Illinois. The school's enrollment of 507 students covers pre-K through 2. Enrollment is 33% higher than the average for elementary schools in Illinois, which is about 381.
Across its 10 schools, Orland SD 135 enrolls 5,186 students. Prairie Elementary School is one of those schools.
At 74%, White students outnumber all other groups at Prairie Elementary School combined. The school is also 17% Hispanic, 3% Asian, and 3% Black. The White share of the county population is lower, at 44%. The chance that two students picked at random at Prairie Elementary School belong to different racial or ethnic groups, known as the diversity index, is 41%.
Teacher staffing is 44.2 full-time equivalents, or about 11.5 students per teacher. The 13.9:1 average for elementary schools in Illinois is higher than this school's figure.
Within Cook County, median household income is about $83,498, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 43% of adults, and the poverty rate is about 10%. Federal data list 1,406 public schools in Cook County, with a combined enrollment of about 697,934.
The closest public school, Palos South Middle School, is about 1.2 miles from Prairie Elementary School. Within five miles are at least 8 other public schools.
The federal government classifies Prairie Elementary School's location as Suburb: Large.
Enrollment was 525 in 2020-21 and 507 in 2024-25, a decrease of 18 students.
Discussion on this page can cover school safety, transportation, and start times. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
Cook County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
5,182,090
Census ACS
Median income
$83,498
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
43%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
1,406
697,934 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Orland SD 135
- Jerling Junior High SchoolMiddle · 677 students
- Century Junior High SchoolMiddle · 636 students
- Liberty Elementary SchoolElementary · 627 students
- Meadow Ridge SchoolElementary · 554 students
- Orland Jr High SchoolMiddle · 524 students
- High Point Elementary SchoolElementary · 504 students
Other schools in Orland Park
- Carl Sandburg High SchoolHigh · 2,840 students
- Jerling Junior High SchoolMiddle · 677 students
- Century Junior High SchoolMiddle · 636 students
- Liberty Elementary SchoolElementary · 627 students
- Meadow Ridge SchoolElementary · 554 students
- Orland Jr High SchoolMiddle · 524 students
Other Prairie Elementary schools
14 other US public schools in 11 states are named Prairie Elementary. Prairie Elementary School is the 5th largest of the 15.
- Prairie Elementary SchoolNaperville, IL · 515 students
- Prairie Elementary SchoolBuffalo Grove, IL · 453 students
- Prairie ElementarySacramento, CA · 858 students
- PRAIRIE ELEMENTARYWORTHINGTON, MN · 690 students
- Prairie Elementary SchoolLafayette, LA · 663 students
Nearby schools
- Palos South Middle School1.2 mi · 717
- Jerling Junior High School1.4 mi · 677
- Liberty Elementary School1.5 mi · 627
- Arnold W Kruse Ed Center1.8 mi · 462
- Orland Center School1.9 mi · 379
- Palos East Elementary School2.1 mi · 705
Frequently asked questions
About Prairie Elementary SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Prairie Elementary School?
Prairie Elementary School enrolls approximately 507 students in grades PK-02.
Is Prairie Elementary School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Prairie Elementary School is an elementary school covering grades PK-02.
How many teachers does Prairie Elementary School have?
Prairie Elementary School employs 44 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.5:1.
How diverse is Prairie Elementary School?
Prairie Elementary School reports a student body of 74% White, 17% Hispanic, 3% Black, 3% Asian, 2% Two or more.
Who oversees Prairie Elementary School?
Prairie Elementary School is overseen by Orland SD 135 in Cook County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.