At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 378
507
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
20%-33.3pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
11.5:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
Primary
Level
Overview
Prairie Elem School is a public primary in Orland Park, Illinois. The school enrolls 507 students. It is part of the Orland SD 135 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
11.5:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Serves a relatively affluent student body
20% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 53% state average)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
DistrictOrland SD 135
County17031
CityOrland Park
ZIP60462
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID173022003128
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment507
White0.2%
Hispanic / Latino15.1%
Black / African American3.1%
Asian2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native76.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races3.3%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
0.2%
Hispanic
15.1%
Black
3.1%
Asian
2.1%
Two+
3.3%
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.