Below Average
#3032 of 3,813 schools in IL
Prairie Central Primary West
Elementary School · Prairie Central Cusd 8 · Chenoa, IL
A Prairie Central Cusd 8 elementary school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
700 S Division St, Chenoa, IL 61726
- Math 45% proficient (2015)
- Reading 45% proficient (2015)
- 14:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Prairie Central Primary West score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2015 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 30 points since 2012, to 45% in 2015, across a 7-year record (2009–2015).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2015) · reading/ELA 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2015)
Based on 14 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
42.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Prairie Central Primary West sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average594/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Chenoa), 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
$75,800
Median home value
$126,800
Median rent
$858/mo
College educated
32.4%
Homeownership
73.9%
Poverty rate
11.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61726; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
1 in Prairie Central CUSD 8
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie Central Primary EastEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | PK–1 | Not available | 132 | 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.
Prairie Central Cusd 8
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #5 of 6
- District spending per student
- $15,986NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Prairie Central Primary West is listed in Prairie Central CUSD 8; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Prairie Central Primary West
Prairie Central Primary West is a public elementary school in Chenoa, IL, part of Prairie Central Cusd 8, serving approximately 252 students in grades Pre-K-1st with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #3,032 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2015) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2015).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Prairie Central Primary West
What grades does Prairie Central Primary West serve?
Prairie Central Primary West serves students in grades Pre-K through 1st.
How many students attend Prairie Central Primary West?
Prairie Central Primary West has an enrollment of approximately 252 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prairie Central Primary West?
The student-teacher ratio at Prairie Central Primary West is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Prairie Central Primary West rank in IL?
Prairie Central Primary West ranks #3,032 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Prairie Central Primary West's MySchoolScout rating?
Prairie Central Primary West has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Prairie Central Primary West?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Prairie Central Primary West has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2015) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2015).
Is Prairie Central Primary West a charter school?
No, Prairie Central Primary West is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Prairie Central Primary West a Title I school?
No, Prairie Central Primary West is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Prairie Central Primary West?
42.5% of students at Prairie Central Primary West 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 – 1st
- Enrollment
- 252
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- McLean County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.7%
- Phone
- (815) 945-2971
- Area population (ZIP 61726)
- 2,728
- Area average commute
- 20 min
- Area median age
- 36.8
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 · 2015 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2015 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 · 2015 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2015 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 61726; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2015; directory SY 2023–24
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