Summary:
The city of Royal, Illinois has one standout elementary school, Prairieview-Ogden North Elementary, which serves students in grades K-5 and is part of the Prairieview-Ogden CCSD 197 district. This small school of just 93 students has consistently ranked among the top elementary schools in Illinois, placing 40th out of 2,077 in the 2022-2023 school year and 420th out of 2,056 in the 2024-2025 school year.
Prairieview-Ogden North Elementary's academic performance is particularly impressive, with students outperforming both the district and state averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics. In 2024-2025, 65.8% of the school's students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 67.6% for the district and 53.1% for the state. The school also has a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 25.4% in 2024-2025, though this is still higher than the state would likely prefer.
While Prairieview-Ogden North Elementary's strong performance is commendable, the school's low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (just 5.38% in 2023-2024) suggests it may not be serving a representative cross-section of the community. The school's high per-student spending of $10,862 and favorable student-teacher ratio of 14.8 to 1 likely contribute to its success, but further analysis would be needed to ensure equitable access and opportunity for all families in the area.
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