Indian Prairie Elem School

www.d47.org/ips

496 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Indian Prairie Elementary School, located at 651 Village Road in Crystal Lake, Illinois, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Crystal Lake Community Consolidated School District 47. The school provides a supportive learning environment for students in the early stages of their education, focusing on core curriculum development while fostering social and emotional growth. Its location in a residential area of Crystal Lake reflects the district’s commitment to providing neighborhood-based schools that cater to the needs of local families.

The school is widely recognized for its emphasis on community engagement and a well-rounded student experience. By utilizing dedicated teaching staff and a variety of extracurricular opportunities, Indian Prairie aims to prepare students for the transition to middle school while promoting academic excellence and inclusive character development. As part of District 47, the school benefits from the district's broader initiatives regarding technological integration and standardized educational benchmarks, ensuring that students receive a consistent and high-quality preparation for their future academic endeavors.

496

Total Students

39.3

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Indian Prairie Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	328
Hispanic	100
Black	17
Asian	27
Two or More	23
American Indian	1

White
328 (66.1%)
Hispanic
100 (20.2%)
Asian
27 (5.4%)
Two or More
23 (4.6%)
Black
17 (3.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Crystal Lake CCSD 47
Phone:	(815)459-2124
Website:	http://www.d47.org/ips
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	496
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 40

Kindergarten 74

Grade 1 71

Grade 2 77

Grade 3 81

Grade 4 92

Grade 5 61