Prairie Crossing Charter School

Public, Charter K-8

 1531 Jones Point Rd
       Grayslake, IL  60030-3536


(847) 543-9722

District: Prairie Crossing Charter School

SchoolDigger Rank:
381st of 2,077 Illinois Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,490 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  13.4 Help
Number of students:  429

Racial breakdown:

White:
69.0%
Asian:
13.5%
Hispanic:
8.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  4.9% Help


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Compare Details Prairie Crossing Charter School ranks better than 81.7% of elementary schools in Illinois. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 79.44. (See more...)
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Compare Details Prairie Crossing Charter School ranks better than 88.7% of middle schools in Illinois. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 86.36. (See more...)
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Student Body
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Prairie Crossing Charter School is $13,490.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Prairie Crossing Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Prairie Crossing Charter School 381st of 2077 Illinois public elementary schools. (See Prairie Crossing Charter School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Prairie Crossing Charter School 154th of 1367 Illinois public middle schools. (See Prairie Crossing Charter School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Prairie Crossing Charter School 110th of 823 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Prairie Crossing Charter School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Prairie Crossing Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 89.77 37th 2020 98.2%
2004 89.07 49th 2030 97.6%
2011 86.89 77th 2147 96.4%
2012 85.40 124th 2166 94.3%
2013 90.82 115th 2167 94.7%
2014 88.40 178th 2093 91.5%
2015 84.44 293rd 2052 85.7%
2016 91.04 152nd 2046 92.6%
2017 93.19 103rd 2044 95.0%
2018 91.14 134th 2037 93.4%
2019 80.06 358th 2086 82.8%
2021 85.94 219th 1948 88.8%
2022 87.34 239th 2082 88.5%
2023 79.44 381st 2077 81.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Prairie Crossing Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 87.45 78th 1194 93.5%
2021 92.95 24th 640 96.3%
2022 91.70 43rd 1113 96.1%
2023 47.75 491st 1156 57.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Prairie Crossing Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.42 113th 1964 94.2%
2019 79.38 344th 2019 83.0%
2021 81.61 237th 1680 85.9%
2022 78.91 360th 1970 81.7%
2023 68.01 538th 1957 72.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Prairie Crossing Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.06 192nd 1972 90.3%
2019 76.31 408th 2019 79.8%
2021 84.69 193rd 1707 88.7%
2022 89.12 167th 1977 91.6%
2023 83.49 259th 1984 86.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Asian students at Prairie Crossing Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 12.26 222nd 237 6.3%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Prairie Crossing Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.97 212th 1463 85.5%
2019 68.35 399th 1462 72.7%
2021 73.70 255th 1308 80.5%
2022 76.06 262nd 1425 81.6%
2023 67.06 396th 1419 72.1%
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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Prairie Crossing Charter School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Prairie Crossing Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 89.33 31st 1344 97.7%
2012 90.59 19th 1365 98.6%
2013 90.19 77th 1367 94.4%
2014 91.01 67th 1322 94.9%
2015 93.21 70th 1302 94.6%
2016 92.82 65th 1294 95.0%
2017 88.53 117th 1293 91.0%
2018 93.41 62nd 1293 95.2%
2019 93.40 62nd 1356 95.4%
2021 83.96 147th 1241 88.2%
2022 94.02 70th 1369 94.9%
2023 86.36 154th 1367 88.7%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Prairie Crossing Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 98.94 10th 792 98.7%
2021 86.37 30th 548 94.5%
2022 94.11 21st 781 97.3%
2023 85.64 76th 805 90.6%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Prairie Crossing Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.64 49th 1226 96.0%
2019 91.71 76th 1276 94.0%
2021 75.78 202nd 1017 80.1%
2022 93.86 61st 1286 95.3%
2023 73.87 259th 1275 79.7%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Prairie Crossing Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.13 100th 1223 91.8%
2019 90.95 86th 1296 93.4%
2021 85.32 104th 1048 90.1%
2022 92.30 73rd 1286 94.3%
2023 92.26 74th 1292 94.3%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Prairie Crossing Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.10 63rd 889 92.9%
2019 85.77 78th 905 91.4%
2021 70.86 186th 813 77.1%
2022 87.93 68th 898 92.4%
2023 75.67 166th 895 81.5%
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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Reviews:
by a parent
Thursday, April 2, 2015

Open Quote Prairie Crossing is an excellent experience that can't be found at the other local district schools. The outdoor learning experiences, organic farm, unique environmental curriculum, and close-knit family of faculty & students was something we were so grateful that our child was able to experience for 9 wonderful years (K through 8 grade). She has blossomed into the creative, caring, intellectual, young woman that she is today because of those early years at PCCS.

PCCS critics can be angry, jealous, and try to shut it down, but those of us who have had the wonderful experience of having our children attend PCCS know what a special gem among schools that it is. Close Quote


by a parent
Friday, October 31, 2014

Open Quote PCCS does not have a school bus. Driving your kids to this school is not worth it. There are some lazy teachers at PCCS. So we recently moved our son to our public school. The main reason is that some teachers do not communicate or respond to your emails which impacts students and their grades. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Prairie Crossing Charter School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2000 55 1 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 59
2001 107 1 7 5 0 n/a n/a 0 120
2002 183 5 19 11 3 n/a n/a 0 221
2003 183 5 19 11 3 n/a n/a 0 221
2004 223 5 24 8 4 n/a n/a 0 264
2005 245 6 32 14 3 n/a n/a 0 300
2006 279 5 38 14 3 n/a n/a 0 339
2007 279 6 37 11 0 n/a n/a 13 346
2008 276 8 46 15 0 n/a n/a 15 360
2009 286 4 38 16 1 n/a n/a 16 361
2010 282 3 41 14 1 n/a n/a 21 362
2011 303 6 47 28 0 0 8 0 392
2012 296 5 45 18 2 2 23 0 391
2013 307 11 64 2 3 2 1 0 390
2014 290 15 73 1 3 2 0 0 384
2015 263 12 72 25 1 0 22 0 395
2016 276 10 77 28 3 1 19 0 414
2017 291 11 74 26 2 1 19 0 424
2018 290 13 73 28 2 2 23 0 431
2019 288 16 72 26 2 2 25 0 431
2020 294 13 65 35 2 0 23 0 432
2021 283 13 64 42 2 0 27 0 431
2022 288 10 62 42 1 0 24 0 427
2023 296 10 58 36 1 0 28 0 429

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Prairie Crossing Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 59 2.5 23.6 n/a
2001 120 0.0 0.0 n/a
2002 221 13.8 16.0 n/a
2003 221 13.8 16.0 n/a
2004 264 0.0 n/a n/a
2005 300 n/a n/a n/a
2006 339 2.0 169.5 n/a
2007 346 21.0 16.5 n/a
2008 360 21.0 17.1 n/a
2009 361 23.4 15.4 n/a
2010 362 22.8 15.8 n/a
2011 392 21.0 18.6 n/a
2012 391 21.7 17.9 2
2013 390 n/a n/a 1.8
2014 384 n/a n/a 0.8
2015 395 25.0 15.8 2.8
2016 414 26.0 15.9 4.1
2017 424 27.3 15.5 4
2018 431 27.6 15.6 6
2019 431 28.1 15.3 4.2
2020 432 30.3 14.2 2.3
2021 431 n/a n/a n/a
2022 427 29.0 14.6 4.9
2023 429 31.8 13.4 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Prairie Crossing Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 59 2.5 23.6 n/a
2001 120 0.0 0.0 n/a
2002 221 13.8 16.0 n/a
2003 221 13.8 16.0 n/a
2004 264 0.0 n/a n/a
2005 300 n/a n/a n/a
2006 339 2.0 169.5 n/a
2007 346 21.0 16.5 n/a
2008 360 21.0 17.1 n/a
2009 361 23.4 15.4 n/a
2010 362 22.8 15.8 n/a
2011 392 21.0 18.6 n/a
2012 391 21.7 17.9 2
2013 390 n/a n/a 1.8
2014 384 n/a n/a 0.8
2015 395 25.0 15.8 2.8
2016 414 26.0 15.9 4.1
2017 424 27.3 15.5 4
2018 431 27.6 15.6 6
2019 431 28.1 15.3 4.2
2020 432 30.3 14.2 2.3
2021 431 n/a n/a n/a
2022 427 29.0 14.6 4.9
2023 429 31.8 13.4 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Prairie Crossing Charter School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $310 (2.7%) $11,275 (97.3%) $11,585
2020 $279 (2.2%) $12,492 (97.8%) $12,771
2021 $330 (2.4%) $13,153 (97.5%) $13,484
2022 $330 (2.4%) $13,153 (97.5%) $13,484
2023 $648 (4.8%) $12,842 (95.2%) $13,490

Data source: Illinois Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Prairie Crossing Charter School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 358th of 2086 Elementary schoolsRanks 381st of 2077 Elementary schools
 1.2%
Ranks 62nd of 1356 Middle schoolsRanks 154th of 1367 Middle schools
 6.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Prairie Crossing Charter School)4860.4
 12.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Prairie Crossing Charter School)4860.4
 12.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.428.8
 7.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Prairie Crossing Charter School)70.954.2
 16.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Prairie Crossing Charter School)70.954.2
 16.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Illinois)40.633
 7.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Prairie Crossing Charter School)52.143.4
 8.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Prairie Crossing Charter School)52.143.4
 8.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.735.4
 1.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Prairie Crossing Charter School)64.630.4
 34.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Prairie Crossing Charter School)64.630.4
 34.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)33.527.7
 5.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Prairie Crossing Charter School)31.350
 18.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Prairie Crossing Charter School)31.350
 18.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)37.935.2
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Prairie Crossing Charter School)41.741.6
 0.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Prairie Crossing Charter School)41.741.6
 0.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.825.6
 4.2%
5th Grade Science (Prairie Crossing Charter School)66.770.8
 4.1%
   5th Grade Science (Prairie Crossing Charter School)66.770.8
 4.1%
   5th Grade Science (Illinois)54.452.4
 2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Prairie Crossing Charter School)56.340.4
 15.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Prairie Crossing Charter School)56.340.4
 15.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)3534.2
 0.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Prairie Crossing Charter School)58.444.6
 13.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Prairie Crossing Charter School)58.444.6
 13.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)25.323.4
 1.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Prairie Crossing Charter School)70.952.1
 18.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Prairie Crossing Charter School)70.952.1
 18.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)41.237.9
 3.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Prairie Crossing Charter School)56.250
 6.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Prairie Crossing Charter School)56.250
 6.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.926.9
 3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Prairie Crossing Charter School)6867.5
 0.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Prairie Crossing Charter School)6867.5
 0.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)39.640.5
 0.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Prairie Crossing Charter School)53.255.8
 2.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Prairie Crossing Charter School)53.255.8
 2.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)32.625.7
 6.9%
8th Grade Science (Prairie Crossing Charter School)85.172.7
 12.4%
   8th Grade Science (Prairie Crossing Charter School)85.172.7
 12.4%
   8th Grade Science (Illinois)5552
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students431429
 0.5%
African American1610
 37.5%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian7258
 19.4%
Hispanic2636
 38.5%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White288296
 2.8%
Two or More Races2528
 12%


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Prairie Crossing Charter School ranks 381st of 2077 Illinois elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 429 students attended Prairie Crossing Charter School.

Students at Prairie Crossing Charter School are 69% White, 14% Asian, 8% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 2% African American.


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