South Prairie Elementary School

Public PK, KG-5

 820 Borden Ave
       Sycamore, IL  60178-3270


(815) 899-8299

District: Sycamore CUSD 427

SchoolDigger Rank:
769th of 2,077 Illinois Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,728 Help


Students who attend South Prairie Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Sycamore Middle School
High:    Sycamore High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.8 Help
Number of students:  306

Racial breakdown:

White:
75.2%
Hispanic:
14.4%
African American:
4.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  35.3% Help


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Compare Details South Prairie Elementary School ranks better than 63% of elementary schools in Illinois. It also ranks 3rd among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Sycamore CUSD 427 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.58. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (75.2%), Hispanic (14.4%), African American (4.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 35.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at South Prairie Elementary School is 12.8, which is the 2nd best among 5 elementary schools in the Sycamore CUSD 427 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at South Prairie Elementary School is $15,728, which is the 2nd highest among 5 elementary schools in the Sycamore CUSD 427 School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

South Prairie Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks South Prairie Elementary School 769th of 2077 Illinois public elementary schools. (See South Prairie Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Sycamore CUSD 427:

SchoolDigger ranks Sycamore CUSD 427 289th of 823 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for South Prairie Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at South Prairie Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 76.92 467th 2020 76.9%
2004 75.43 505th 2030 75.1%
2005 71.20 632nd 2022 68.7%
2006 68.28 770th 2086 63.1%
2007 62.52 961st 2095 54.1%
2008 61.04 1009th 2092 51.8%
2009 63.16 957th 2120 54.9%
2010 56.67 1128th 2139 47.3%
2011 51.40 1249th 2147 41.8%
2012 56.83 1116th 2166 48.5%
2013 45.99 1248th 2167 42.4%
2014 49.40 1120th 2093 46.5%
2015 53.63 827th 2052 59.7%
2016 62.46 687th 2046 66.4%
2017 56.00 833rd 2044 59.2%
2018 42.70 1105th 2037 45.8%
2019 54.06 902nd 2086 56.8%
2021 41.27 1030th 1948 47.1%
2022 62.44 711th 2082 65.9%
2023 58.58 769th 2077 63.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at South Prairie Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 23.49 1553rd 1816 14.5%
2021 43.32 782nd 1514 48.3%
2023 62.03 517th 1808 71.4%
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Rank History for Female students at South Prairie Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.13 1135th 1964 42.2%
2019 47.98 997th 2019 50.6%
2021 44.19 855th 1680 49.1%
2022 59.65 699th 1970 64.5%
2023 58.65 712th 1957 63.6%
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Rank History for Male students at South Prairie Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.86 976th 1972 50.5%
2019 56.16 798th 2019 60.5%
2021 33.24 1060th 1707 37.9%
2022 59.48 694th 1977 64.9%
2023 55.16 786th 1984 60.4%
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Rank History for White students at South Prairie Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.12 911th 1463 37.7%
2019 42.45 875th 1462 40.2%
2021 27.28 1018th 1308 22.2%
2022 46.36 761st 1425 46.6%
2023 43.37 813th 1419 42.7%
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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for South Prairie Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1999 251 10 1 4 2 n/a n/a 0 268
2000 231 8 6 6 2 n/a n/a 0 253
2001 243 5 6 19 1 n/a n/a 0 274
2002 227 10 5 35 0 n/a n/a 0 277
2003 227 10 5 35 0 n/a n/a 0 277
2004 254 10 3 33 1 n/a n/a 0 301
2005 270 9 9 44 5 n/a n/a 1 338
2006 332 8 10 41 4 n/a n/a 7 402
2007 347 6 10 30 3 n/a n/a 12 408
2008 364 6 13 44 3 n/a n/a 19 449
2009 377 6 12 27 0 n/a n/a 24 446
2010 274 4 5 8 0 n/a n/a 11 302
2011 278 2 3 22 0 0 8 0 313
2012 284 4 4 24 0 0 9 0 325
2013 272 9 5 26 0 0 11 0 323
2014 269 8 6 21 1 0 7 0 312
2015 271 10 6 22 1 0 14 0 324
2016 263 15 4 19 1 0 14 0 316
2017 248 13 1 14 1 0 12 0 289
2018 217 11 2 27 0 0 11 0 268
2019 221 11 2 25 0 0 13 0 272
2020 224 16 3 25 0 0 13 0 281
2021 206 18 2 30 1 0 11 0 268
2022 204 18 2 30 1 0 11 0 266
2023 230 14 4 44 1 0 13 0 306

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 South Prairie Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 268 14.6 18.4 n/a
2000 253 19.1 13.2 n/a
2001 274 17.1 16.0 n/a
2002 277 17.8 15.6 18.8
2003 277 17.8 15.6 18.8
2004 301 19.0 15.8 15.3
2005 338 18.6 18.2 15.7
2006 402 21.0 19.1 17.5
2007 408 23.0 17.7 15.7
2008 449 27.0 16.6 20.9
2009 446 30.0 14.9 19.9
2010 302 16.4 18.4 21
2011 313 18.8 16.5 24
2012 325 17.0 19.1 25.2
2013 323 24.7 13.0 24.1
2014 312 18.9 16.4 24
2015 324 20.0 16.2 21.6
2016 316 22.0 14.3 22.8
2017 289 20.7 13.9 22.5
2018 268 20.4 13.1 25
2019 272 21.0 12.9 25.7
2020 281 24.0 11.7 23.5
2021 268 n/a n/a n/a
2022 266 22.0 12.0 18.8
2023 306 23.7 12.8 35.3

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 South Prairie Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 268 14.6 18.4 n/a
2000 253 19.1 13.2 n/a
2001 274 17.1 16.0 n/a
2002 277 17.8 15.6 18.8
2003 277 17.8 15.6 18.8
2004 301 19.0 15.8 15.3
2005 338 18.6 18.2 15.7
2006 402 21.0 19.1 17.5
2007 408 23.0 17.7 15.7
2008 449 27.0 16.6 20.9
2009 446 30.0 14.9 19.9
2010 302 16.4 18.4 21
2011 313 18.8 16.5 24
2012 325 17.0 19.1 25.2
2013 323 24.7 13.0 24.1
2014 312 18.9 16.4 24
2015 324 20.0 16.2 21.6
2016 316 22.0 14.3 22.8
2017 289 20.7 13.9 22.5
2018 268 20.4 13.1 25
2019 272 21.0 12.9 25.7
2020 281 24.0 11.7 23.5
2021 268 n/a n/a n/a
2022 266 22.0 12.0 18.8
2023 306 23.7 12.8 35.3

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.

Immunization Rates

South Prairie Elementary School

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaDTPPneumococcal
201598.1%97.8%97.8%97.8%9.3%98.1%98.5%9.3%
201697.8%97.8%97.8%97.8%10.1%97.8%98.1%9.8%
201796.8%96.5%96.5%96.5%8.4%96.5%96.8%8.4%
201896.1%96.1%96.1%96.1%19.0%95.8%96.1%19.0%
201996.3%96.3%96.3%96.3%22.3%96.3%96.3%22.3%
202197.0%96.3%96.3%96.3%95.9%95.9%97.0%16.1%
202295.6%95.6%95.6%95.6%26.6%94.9%95.6%26.6%
202397.1%96.8%96.8%96.8%30.6%96.3%96.0%30.6%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for South Prairie Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $115 (1.1%) $10,586 (98.9%) $10,701
2020 $158 (1.0%) $15,896 (99.0%) $16,054
2021 $495 (3.2%) $14,829 (96.8%) $15,324
2022 $495 (3.2%) $14,829 (96.8%) $15,324
2023 $355 (2.3%) $15,373 (97.7%) $15,728

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

Impact of COVID-19 on South Prairie Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 902nd of 2086 Elementary schoolsRanks 769th of 2077 Elementary schools
 6.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Prairie Elementary School)33.331.9
 1.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sycamore CUSD 427)44.134.7
 9.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.428.8
 7.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (South Prairie Elementary School)47.346.8
 0.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Sycamore CUSD 427)54.848.2
 6.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Illinois)40.633
 7.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (South Prairie Elementary School)33.312.8
 20.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Sycamore CUSD 427)45.937.6
 8.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.735.4
 1.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (South Prairie Elementary School)51.938.5
 13.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Sycamore CUSD 427)41.233.3
 7.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)33.527.7
 5.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (South Prairie Elementary School)23.226.9
 3.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Sycamore CUSD 427)37.936.4
 1.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)37.935.2
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (South Prairie Elementary School)21.432.7
 11.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Sycamore CUSD 427)26.628.3
 1.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.825.6
 4.2%
5th Grade Science (South Prairie Elementary School)64.363.5
 0.8%
   5th Grade Science (Sycamore CUSD 427)6768.4
 1.4%
   5th Grade Science (Illinois)54.452.4
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students272306
 12.5%
African American1114
 27.3%
American Indian01
Asian24
 100%
Hispanic2544
 76%
Pacific Islander00
White221230
 4.1%
Two or More Races1313
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients25.7%35.3%
 9.6%


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Students who attend South Prairie Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Sycamore Middle School
High : Sycamore High School

South Prairie Elementary School ranks 769th of 2077 Illinois elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at South Prairie Elementary School are 75% White, 14% Hispanic, 5% African American, 4% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 306 students attended South Prairie Elementary School.


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