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Prairie Central Elem School
PublicElementaryGrades 2–4
600 S 1st St, Fairbury, IL 61739 · (815) 692-2623 · Part of Prairie Central Community Unit School District 8
Students
367
Students per teacher
12:1
Free or reduced lunch
44%
Setting
Rural
Grades
2–4
What stands out about Prairie Central Elem School
- Math proficiency 9 pts above the state
- Reading / language arts 10 pts below the state
- Small classes: 12:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment up 16.1% since 2020
- Next stop for Cropsey kids: 2 middle schools
On the path
Where Cropsey kids come from and go next.
PK–53 elementary schoolsDepends on your address
2–4Prairie Central Elem SchoolYou are here
6–82 middle schoolsDepends on your address
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency35%
State average 25.9%
Reading / language arts21%
State average 30.7%
Location
Directions ↗
600 S 1st St, Fairbury
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 2128
Grade 3131
Grade 4108
Enrollment over time
316’20
355’21
322’22
368’23
367’24
Up 16.1% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 86%Hispanic 9%Two or more races 5%Black <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.