At a glance
Reported students
303
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
26.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Illinois middle enrollment
36th percentile
Compared with 703 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
290
Prairie Jr High School: 303 reported students.
State peer staffing position
29th percentile
11.4:1 reported; state peer median 12.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 325
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.8:1
What the reported data says about Prairie Jr High School
Prairie Jr High School is a public middle school serving grades 07–08 in Alsip. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Alsip-Hazlgrn-Oaklwn SD 126. NCES reports 303 students for 2024–25.
Among 703 middle schools in Illinois with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 413 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 36th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.4:1, below the Illinois median of 12.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (47.2%) and White (32%). English learners represent 13.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Prairie Jr High School
- 1How do the reported 11.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 26.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 13.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 53.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 2
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White32%
- Hispanic47.2%
- Black15.5%
- Asian2.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Alsip-Hazlgrn-Oaklwn SD 126
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Hazelgreen Elem School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
290 reported students
Lane Elem School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
228 reported students
District 126 Early Childhood Center
Other · Grades PK–PK
122 reported students
Stony Creek Elem School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
652 reported students
Public schools near Prairie Jr High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamlin Upper Grade Center Middle · Atwood Heights SD 125 | 06–08 | 182 | 0.9 mi |
| Nathan Hale Middle School Middle · Cook County SD 130 | 06–08 | 334 | 2.1 mi |
| A.N.C.H.O.R. Academy Middle · Cook County SD 130 | 03–08 | 0 | 2.4 mi |
| Veterans Memorial Middle Sch Middle · Cook County SD 130 | 06–08 | 361 | 2.5 mi |
| Elden D Finley Jr High School Middle · Chicago Ridge SD 127-5 | 06–08 | 405 | 2.6 mi |
| Everett F Kerr Middle School Middle · Cook County SD 130 | 06–08 | 304 | 2.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Prairie Jr High School
What grades does Prairie Jr High School serve?
Prairie Jr High School reports grades 07–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Alsip-Hazlgrn-Oaklwn SD 126.
How many students attend Prairie Jr High School?
Prairie Jr High School reported 303 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 36th percentile among 703 Illinois middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 325 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Prairie Jr High School?
The calculated ratio is 11.4:1, based on 303 students and 26.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Illinois median for the same school level is 12.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Prairie Jr High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Prairie Jr High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Alsip-Hazlgrn-Oaklwn SD 126 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Prairie Jr High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
53.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Prairie Jr High School in?
Prairie Jr High School is part of Alsip-Hazlgrn-Oaklwn SD 126, based in Alsip, IL, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Prairie Jr High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Hamlin Upper Grade Center (0.9 mi), Nathan Hale Middle School (2.1 mi), A.N.C.H.O.R. Academy (2.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.