Prairieland Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Normal, Illinois 61761 · McLean County USD 5
#386 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois
#14198 of 50,301 nationally
About Prairieland Elementary School
Prairieland Elementary School is a public elementary located in Normal, in the McLean County USD 5 school district of Illinois, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 450 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 65.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 386th of 2,303 ranked elementary schools in Illinois. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (42th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 450.
There are 17 schools in Normal; Prairieland Elementary School ranks 3rd of 16 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)62%
- Reading proficiency (30%)50%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)22.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.5
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Prairieland Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 450
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 22.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 50%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 62%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Prairieland Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Eugene Field School
Normal · Public high · Grades 12–12
0 students · 2.2 km away
Sugar Creek Elem School
Normal · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
468 students · 2.3 km away
Fairview Elem School
Normal · Public elementary · Grades K–5
280 students · 2.4 km away
Chiddix Jr High School
Normal · Public middle · Grades 6–8
597 students · 3.0 km away
University High School
Normal · Public high · Grades 9–12
624 students · 3.1 km away
Colene Hoose Elem School
Normal · Public elementary · Grades K–5
413 students · 3.2 km away
Thomas Metcalf School
Normal · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
459 students · 3.5 km away
Grove Elementary School
Normal · Public elementary · Grades K–5
519 students · 3.5 km away
Northpoint Elementary School
Bloomington · Public elementary · Grades K–5
472 students · 3.7 km away
Kingsley Jr High School
Normal · Public middle · Grades 6–8
730 students · 3.8 km away
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South Primary School
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450 students
Peter M Gombert Elementary Sch
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450 students
Jefferson Elem School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Prairieland Elementary School a good school?
Prairieland Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 65.9 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #386 of 2,303 in Illinois. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Prairieland Elementary School rank in Illinois?
Prairieland Elementary School ranks #386 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois and #14198 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Prairieland Elementary School?
Prairieland Elementary School had 450 students in 2025.
Is Prairieland Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Prairieland Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Prairieland Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Prairieland Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.