Serving 574 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Prairie Crossing Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 574 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Prairie Crossing Elementary School's student population of 574 students has grown by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 31% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
574 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
School Rankings
Prairie Crossing Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Prairie Crossing Elementary School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1224 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
13%
15%
Black
1%
13%
White
83%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Prairie Crossing Elementary School's ranking?
Prairie Crossing Elementary School is ranked #1224 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Prairie Crossing Elementary School often compared to?
Prairie Crossing Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Otterbein Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Prairie Crossing Elementary School?
574 students attend Prairie Crossing Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Prairie Crossing Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Prairie Crossing Elementary School?
Prairie Crossing Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Prairie Crossing Elementary School offer ?
Prairie Crossing Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Prairie Crossing Elementary School part of?
Prairie Crossing Elementary School is part of Benton Community School Corp School District.
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