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#1673 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 44% in state
Prairiewood Elem Sch
Elementary School · Woodstock Cusd 200 · Woodstock, IL
A Woodstock Cusd 200 elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3215 Hercules Rd, Woodstock, IL 60098
- Math 18% proficient (2021)
- Reading 31% proficient (2022)
- 15:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Prairiewood Elem Sch score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 31% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 45% (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).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
42.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Prairiewood Elem Sch sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average637/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Woodstock), 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
$92,749
Median home value
$257,900
Median rent
$1,178/mo
College educated
33.3%
Homeownership
73.3%
Poverty rate
7.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60098; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dean Street Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–5 | 2.2 mi | 330 | Compare → |
| Westwood Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | 1–5 | 2.3 mi | 354 | Compare → |
| Olson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | K–5 | 2.7 mi | 402 | Compare → |
| St Mary Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | PK–8 | 2.7 mi | 138 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Woodstock Cusd 200
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #9 of 11
- District spending per student
- $18,475NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Prairiewood Elem Sch is listed in Woodstock CUSD 200; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Prairiewood Elem Sch
Prairiewood Elem Sch is a public elementary school in Woodstock, IL, part of Woodstock Cusd 200, serving approximately 359 students in grades 1st-5th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,673 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Prairiewood Elem Sch
What grades does Prairiewood Elem Sch serve?
Prairiewood Elem Sch serves students in grades 1st through 5th.
How many students attend Prairiewood Elem Sch?
Prairiewood Elem Sch has an enrollment of approximately 359 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prairiewood Elem Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Prairiewood Elem Sch is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Prairiewood Elem Sch rank in IL?
Prairiewood Elem Sch ranks #1,673 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Prairiewood Elem Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Prairiewood Elem Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Prairiewood Elem Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Prairiewood Elem Sch has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Prairiewood Elem Sch a charter school?
No, Prairiewood Elem Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Prairiewood Elem Sch a Title I school?
No, Prairiewood Elem Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Prairiewood Elem Sch?
42.6% of students at Prairiewood Elem Sch 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
- 1st – 5th
- Enrollment
- 359
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- McHenry County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.4%
- Phone
- (815) 337-5300
- Area population (ZIP 60098)
- 33,307
- Area average commute
- 27.1 min
- Area median age
- 40.3
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 60098; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
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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