At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 378
367
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
44%-9pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
12.7:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
2–4
Grade Span
Primary
Level
Overview
Prairie Central Elem School is a public primary serving grades 2–4 in Fairbury, Illinois. The school enrolls 367 students. It is part of the Prairie Central CUSD 8 district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
12.7:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span2–4
DistrictPrairie Central CUSD 8
County17105
CityFairbury
ZIP61739
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID170000505129
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment367
White0.3%
Hispanic / Latino6.3%
Black / African American0.9%
Asian0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native89.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
Two or More Races1.9%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
0.3%
Hispanic
6.3%
Black
0.9%
Asian
0.6%
Two+
1.9%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.