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#3790 of 3,813 schools in IL
Prather Elementary School
Elementary School · Granite City Cusd 9 · Granite City, IL
A Granite City Cusd 9 elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2450 W 25Th St, Granite City, IL 62040
- Math 17% proficient (2015)
- Reading 22% proficient (2015)
- 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Prather Elementary School score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2015 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 16 points since 2012, to 20% in 2015, across a 7-year record (2009–2015).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2015) · reading/ELA 45% (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
54.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 22Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,164/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Granite City), 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
$60,558
Median home value
$106,600
Median rent
$852/mo
College educated
16.1%
Homeownership
74.2%
Poverty rate
14.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62040; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Venice Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–8 | 1.1 mi | 85 | Compare → |
| Bernard Long Elem SchEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–5 | 2.2 mi | 348 | Compare → |
| Rivers of Life Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–12 | 2.5 mi | 118 | Compare → |
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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.
Granite City Cusd 9
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #7 of 8
- District spending per student
- $14,168NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Prather Elementary School is listed in Granite City CUSD 9; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Prather Elementary School
Prather Elementary School is a public elementary school in Granite City, IL, part of Granite City Cusd 9, serving approximately 657 students in grades Pre-K-Kindergarten with a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.6 out of 10 and ranks #3,790 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2015) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2015).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Prather Elementary School
What grades does Prather Elementary School serve?
Prather Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through Kindergarten.
How many students attend Prather Elementary School?
Prather Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 657 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prather Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Prather Elementary School is 16.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Prather Elementary School rank in IL?
Prather Elementary School ranks #3,790 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Prather Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Prather Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.6 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 Prather Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Prather Elementary School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2015) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2015).
Is Prather Elementary School a charter school?
No, Prather Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Prather Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Prather Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Prather Elementary School?
54.6% of students at Prather Elementary 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 – Kindergarten
- Enrollment
- 657
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Madison County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 41.1%
- Phone
- (618) 931-5700
- Area population (ZIP 62040)
- 40,365
- Area average commute
- 22.9 min
- Area median age
- 39.6
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 62040; 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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