At a glance
Reported students
513
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
50
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Illinois elementary enrollment
79th percentile
Compared with 2,323 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
513
East Prairie Elem School: 513 reported students.
State peer staffing position
13th percentile
10.3:1 reported; state peer median 13.1:1. 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
- 511
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.1:1
What the reported data says about East Prairie Elem School
East Prairie Elem School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–08 in Skokie. It is one of 1 current school records connected to East Prairie SD 73. NCES reports 513 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,323 elementary schools in Illinois with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 365 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 79th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.3:1, below the Illinois median of 13.1:1 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 Asian (32.6%) and White (29.4%). English learners represent 28.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking East Prairie Elem School
- 1How do the reported 10.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 50 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.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 28.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 43.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White29.4%
- Hispanic23.6%
- Black7.4%
- Asian32.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial7%
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.
Public schools near East Prairie Elem 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Meyer School Elementary · Skokie SD 73-5 | PK–KG | 204 | 0.7 mi |
| Todd Hall Elem School Elementary · Lincolnwood SD 74 | PK–02 | 398 | 0.8 mi |
| Rutledge Hall Elem School Elementary · Lincolnwood SD 74 | 03–05 | 385 | 0.9 mi |
| John Middleton Elem School Elementary · Skokie SD 73-5 | 01–05 | 521 | 1.1 mi |
| Decatur Classical Elem School Elementary · Chicago Public Schools District 299 | KG–08 | 341 | 1.4 mi |
| Dawes Elementary School Elementary · Evanston CCSD 65 | KG–05 | 298 | 1.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about East Prairie Elem School
What grades does East Prairie Elem School serve?
East Prairie Elem School reports grades PK–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in East Prairie SD 73.
How many students attend East Prairie Elem School?
East Prairie Elem School reported 513 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 79th percentile among 2,323 Illinois elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 511 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at East Prairie Elem School?
The calculated ratio is 10.3:1, based on 513 students and 50 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Illinois median for the same school level is 13.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is East Prairie Elem School a public, charter, or magnet school?
East Prairie Elem School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on East Prairie SD 73 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of East Prairie Elem School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
43.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is East Prairie Elem School in?
East Prairie Elem School is part of East Prairie SD 73, based in Skokie, IL, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near East Prairie Elem School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Elizabeth Meyer School (0.7 mi), Todd Hall Elem School (0.8 mi), Rutledge Hall Elem School (0.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.