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East Prairie Middle School

PublicRegularGrades 5–8
Tuscola, Illinois · Tuscola CUSD 301
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students271
Student:Teacher11.8:1
Free/Reduced Lunch43%
Title INo
East Prairie
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

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

State avg: 378
271
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
43%-10.6pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
11.8:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
5–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level

Overview

East Prairie Middle School is a public middle serving grades 5–8 in Tuscola, Illinois. The school enrolls 271 students. It is part of the Tuscola 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

Smaller-than-average class sizes
11.8:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span5–8
DistrictTuscola CUSD 301
County17041
CityTuscola
ZIP61953
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID173960003999

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment271
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino6.0%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native90.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
Two or More Races0.0%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.0%
Hispanic
6.0%
Black
0.0%
Asian
3.7%
Two+
0.0%
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 %43%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)