At a glance
Reported students
450
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
29.22
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Illinois elementary enrollment
68th percentile
Compared with 2,323 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
399.5
Prairieland Elementary School: 450 reported students.
State peer staffing position
83rd percentile
15.4:1 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
- 448
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33.7
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.3:1
What the reported data says about Prairieland Elementary School
Prairieland Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Normal. It is one of 26 current school records connected to McLean County USD 5. NCES reports 450 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 68th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.4:1, above 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 White (72.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (8.4%). English learners represent 2.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 28.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Prairieland Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 15.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 29.22 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
- 2.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 28.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 22.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.8
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.6
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White72.7%
- Hispanic8.4%
- Black7.1%
- Asian4.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial7.1%
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 McLean County USD 5
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Sugar Creek Elem School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
468 reported students
Northpoint Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
472 reported students
Cedar Ridge Elem School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
418 reported students
Colene Hoose Elem School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
413 reported students
Oakdale Elem School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
386 reported students
Grove Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
519 reported students
Public schools near Prairieland Elementary 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sugar Creek Elem School Elementary · McLean County USD 5 | PK–05 | 468 | 1.4 mi |
| Fairview Elem School Elementary · McLean County USD 5 | KG–05 | 280 | 1.5 mi |
| Colene Hoose Elem School Elementary · McLean County USD 5 | KG–05 | 413 | 2 mi |
| Thomas Metcalf School Elementary · ISU Laboratory Schools | PK–08 | 459 | 2.2 mi |
| Grove Elementary School Elementary · McLean County USD 5 | KG–05 | 519 | 2.2 mi |
| Northpoint Elementary School Elementary · McLean County USD 5 | KG–05 | 472 | 2.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Prairieland Elementary School
What grades does Prairieland Elementary School serve?
Prairieland Elementary School reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in McLean County USD 5.
How many students attend Prairieland Elementary School?
Prairieland Elementary School reported 450 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 68th percentile among 2,323 Illinois elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 448 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Prairieland Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 15.4:1, based on 450 students and 29.22 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 Prairieland Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Prairieland Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on McLean County USD 5 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Prairieland Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
22.2% 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 Prairieland Elementary School in?
Prairieland Elementary School is part of McLean County USD 5, based in Normal, IL, which operates 26 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Prairieland Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Sugar Creek Elem School (1.4 mi), Fairview Elem School (1.5 mi), Colene Hoose Elem School (2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.