Prairieview Elementary School

699 Plainfield Rd
Downers Grove, IL 60516

www.ccsd66.org

380 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Prairieview Elementary School, located at 699 Plainfield Rd in Downers Grove, Illinois, serves students from kindergarten through sixth grade as part of Community Unit School District 99. The school is known for fostering a supportive and collaborative learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and community engagement. With a commitment to meeting the diverse needs of its student population, Prairieview utilizes a curriculum designed to build strong foundational skills in core subjects while encouraging critical thinking and creativity.

Beyond the classroom, Prairieview is highly regarded for its active parent-teacher association and the strong partnership between staff and families. The school environment is characterized by a focus on character education and inclusivity, ensuring that students feel safe, valued, and encouraged to reach their full potential. By offering a variety of extracurricular activities and enrichment programs, the school strives to provide a well-rounded educational experience that prepares students for the transition to middle school and beyond.

380

Total Students

23.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Prairieview Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	253
Hispanic	56
Black	10
Asian	46
Two or More	14
Pacific Islander	1

White
253 (66.6%)
Hispanic
56 (14.7%)
Asian
46 (12.1%)
Two or More
14 (3.7%)
Black
10 (2.6%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

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:	Center Cass SD 66
Phone:	(630)783-5100
Website:	http://www.ccsd66.org
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	380
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
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

Grade 3 126

Grade 4 131

Grade 5 123