Excellent
#279 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 7% in state
East Prairie Elem School
Elementary School · East Prairie Sd 73 · Skokie, IL
An East Prairie Sd 73 elementary school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
7616 E Prairie Rd, Skokie, IL 60076
- Math 38% proficient (2021)
- Reading 51% proficient (2022)
- 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at East Prairie Elem School score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 40 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 51% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
42.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where East Prairie Elem School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Chicago map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 66Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 39Some Transit
- Bike 61Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,896/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Skokie), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$103,870
Median home value
$381,000
Median rent
$1,576/mo
College educated
52%
Homeownership
79.1%
Poverty rate
8.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60076; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Middleton Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | 1–5 | 0.5 mi | 519 | Compare → |
| Elizabeth Meyer SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | PK–K | 0.7 mi | 194 | Compare → |
| Todd Hall Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–2 | 0.8 mi | 439 | Compare → |
| Rutledge Hall Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 3–5 | 0.9 mi | 371 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
East Prairie Sd 73
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $21,619NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
East Prairie Elem School is listed in East Prairie SD 73; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About East Prairie Elem School
East Prairie Elem School is a public elementary school in Skokie, IL, part of East Prairie Sd 73, serving approximately 515 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #279 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about East Prairie Elem School
What grades does East Prairie Elem School serve?
East Prairie Elem School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend East Prairie Elem School?
East Prairie Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 515 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Prairie Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Prairie Elem School is 10.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does East Prairie Elem School rank in IL?
East Prairie Elem School ranks #279 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is East Prairie Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
East Prairie Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at East Prairie Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, East Prairie Elem School has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is East Prairie Elem School a charter school?
No, East Prairie Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is East Prairie Elem School a Title I school?
No, East Prairie Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for East Prairie Elem School?
42.3% of students at East Prairie Elem School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 515
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 51
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.3%
- Phone
- (847) 673-1141
- Area population (ZIP 60076)
- 32,973
- Area average commute
- 26.9 min
- Area median age
- 42.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 60076; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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