Serving 135 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Prairieview-ogden South Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 135 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Prairieview-ogden South Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Prairieview-ogden South Elementary School's student population of 135 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
135 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
Prairieview-ogden South Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Prairieview-ogden South Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1538 out of 3426 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)15-19%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
4%
28%
Black
2%
16%
White
92%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
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
What is Prairieview-ogden South Elementary School's ranking?
Prairieview-ogden South Elementary School is ranked #1538 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Prairieview-ogden South Elementary School often compared to?
Prairieview-ogden South Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Heritage Jh And Elementary School, St. Joseph Elementary School, Prairieview-ogden North Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Prairieview-ogden South Elementary School?
135 students attend Prairieview-ogden South Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Prairieview-ogden South Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Prairieview-ogden South Elementary School?
Prairieview-ogden South Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Prairieview-ogden South Elementary School offer ?
Prairieview-ogden South Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Prairieview-ogden South Elementary School part of?
Prairieview-ogden South Elementary School is part of Prairieview-Ogden CCSD 197 School District.
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