At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 373
216
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
44%-9.4pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
11.8:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
5–6
Grade Span
Middle
Level
Overview
Prairie Central Upper Elementary is a public middle serving grades 5–6 in Forrest, Illinois. The school enrolls 216 students. It is part of the Prairie Central CUSD 8 district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
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 Span5–6
DistrictPrairie Central CUSD 8
County17105
CityForrest
ZIP61741
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID170000502056
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment216
White87.5%
Hispanic / Latino9.3%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races3.2%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
87.5%
Hispanic
9.3%
Black
0.0%
Asian
0.0%
Two+
3.2%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
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.