Excellent
#128 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 3% in state
Prairie Elementary School
Elementary School · Kildeer Countryside Ccsd 96 · Buffalo Grove, IL
A Kildeer Countryside Ccsd 96 elementary school where students score 19 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1530 Brandywyn Ln, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
- Math 67% proficient (2021)
- Reading 70% proficient (2022)
- 16:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Prairie Elementary School score 68% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 70% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 82% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 78% (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 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Prairie Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 28Car-Dependent
- Bike 57Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated752/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Buffalo Grove), 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
$129,932
Median home value
$393,000
Median rent
$2,042/mo
College educated
66.7%
Homeownership
81.5%
Poverty rate
6.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60089; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivy Hall Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | 1–5 | 0.9 mi | 494 | Compare → |
| Meridian SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | 4–5 | 1.1 mi | 675 | Compare → |
| Tripp SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | K–3 | 1.2 mi | 517 | Compare → |
| Kildeer Countryside Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | 1–5 | 1.4 mi | 460 | 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.
Kildeer Countryside Ccsd 96
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #3 of 7
- District spending per student
- $22,281NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Prairie Elementary School is listed in Kildeer Countryside CCSD 96; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Prairie Elementary School
Prairie Elementary School is a public elementary school in Buffalo Grove, IL, part of Kildeer Countryside Ccsd 96, serving approximately 463 students in grades 1st-5th with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10 and ranks #128 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Prairie Elementary School
What grades does Prairie Elementary School serve?
Prairie Elementary School serves students in grades 1st through 5th.
How many students attend Prairie Elementary School?
Prairie Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 463 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prairie Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Prairie Elementary School is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Prairie Elementary School rank in IL?
Prairie Elementary School ranks #128 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Prairie Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Prairie Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 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 Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Prairie Elementary School has 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Prairie Elementary School a charter school?
No, Prairie Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Prairie Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Prairie Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 1st – 5th
- Enrollment
- 463
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Lake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.3%
- Phone
- (847) 634-3144
- Area population (ZIP 60089)
- 42,781
- Area average commute
- 27.5 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 60089; 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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