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Prairie Knolls Middle Sch

PublicRegularGrades 6–7
Elgin, Illinois · Central CUSD 301
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students770
Student:Teacher17.5:1
Free/Reduced Lunch17%
Title INo
Prairie Knolls Middle Sch
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 378
770
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
17%-36.6pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
17.5:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
6–7
Grade Span
Middle
Level

Overview

Prairie Knolls Middle Sch is a public middle serving grades 6–7 in Elgin, Illinois. The school enrolls 770 students. It is part of the Central CUSD 301 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

Serves a relatively affluent student body
17% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 53% state average)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–7
DistrictCentral CUSD 301
County17089
CityElgin
ZIP60124
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID170783005957

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment770
White0.3%
Hispanic / Latino17.8%
Black / African American12.3%
Asian1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native64.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races3.7%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.3%
Hispanic
17.8%
Black
12.3%
Asian
1.5%
Two+
3.7%
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.

FRL %17%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)