Prairie Children Preschool serves 582 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 582 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Prairie Children Preschool ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Prairie Children Preschool's student population of 582 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
582 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Prairie Children Preschool is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
45%
6%
Hispanic
15%
28%
Black
8%
16%
White
25%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
43%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Prairie Children Preschool?
582 students attend Prairie Children Preschool.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Prairie Children Preschool students are Asian, 25% of students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Prairie Children Preschool?
Prairie Children Preschool has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Prairie Children Preschool offer ?
Prairie Children Preschool offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Prairie Children Preschool part of?
Prairie Children Preschool is part of Indian Prairie CUSD 204 School District.
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