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#1257 of 1,823 schools in IN
Prairie Crossing Elementary School
Elementary School · Benton Community School Corp · Oxford, IN
A Benton Community School Corp elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 6th.
2758 S 400 E, Oxford, IN 47971
- Math 34% vs IN 45% (2025)
- Reading 29% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Prairie Crossing Elementary School score 31% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2020, to 32% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 40 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
69.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Prairie Crossing Elementary School 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$53,654
Median home value
$129,900
Median rent
$714/mo
College educated
13.4%
Homeownership
84.4%
Poverty rate
14%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47971; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 in Benton Community School Corp
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otterbein Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | K–6 | Not available | 255 | 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.
Benton Community School Corp
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $14,961NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Prairie Crossing Elementary School is listed in Benton Community School Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Prairie Crossing Elementary School
Prairie Crossing Elementary School is a public elementary school in Oxford, IN, part of Benton Community School Corp, serving approximately 574 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,257 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Prairie Crossing Elementary School
What grades does Prairie Crossing Elementary School serve?
Prairie Crossing Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Prairie Crossing Elementary School?
Prairie Crossing Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 574 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prairie Crossing Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Prairie Crossing Elementary School is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Prairie Crossing Elementary School rank in IN?
Prairie Crossing Elementary School ranks #1,257 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Prairie Crossing Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Prairie Crossing Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Crossing Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Prairie Crossing Elementary School has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Prairie Crossing Elementary School a charter school?
No, Prairie Crossing Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Prairie Crossing Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Prairie Crossing Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Prairie Crossing Elementary School?
69.2% of students at Prairie Crossing 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
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 574
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Benton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.9%
- Phone
- (765) 884-3000
- Area population (ZIP 47971)
- 1,718
- Area average commute
- 26.6 min
- Area median age
- 38.2
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 · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- 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 47971; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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