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Prairieland Elementary School

PublicRegularGrades 0–5
Normal, Illinois · McLean County USD 5
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students450
Student:Teacher15.5:1
Free/Reduced Lunch22%
Title INo
Prairieland
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

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

State avg: 378
450
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
22%-31.2pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
15.5:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Primary
Level

Overview

Prairieland Elementary School is a public primary serving grades 0–5 in Normal, Illinois. The school enrolls 450 students. It is part of the McLean County USD 5 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
22% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 53% state average)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictMcLean County USD 5
County17113
CityNormal
ZIP61761
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID172862003589

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment450
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino5.0%
Black / African American2.1%
Asian8.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native80.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races4.4%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.0%
Hispanic
5.0%
Black
2.1%
Asian
8.5%
Two+
4.4%
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 %22%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)