Grand Prairie Elementary School

www.fsd157c.org

840 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Grand Prairie Elementary School, located at 10480 Nebraska St in Frankfort, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Frankfort School District 157-C. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and nurturing environment for students in the early stages of their academic careers, typically focusing on early childhood through primary grade levels. By emphasizing both academic excellence and social-emotional development, the school aims to build a strong base that prepares its young learners for success in higher grades and beyond.

The school is well-regarded for its community-oriented approach, often serving as a central hub for families in the Frankfort area. With a commitment to small class sizes and a collaborative staff, Grand Prairie prioritizes individualized attention to help students achieve developmental milestones. Its curriculum is designed to be engaging and interactive, ensuring that students develop a genuine love for learning while mastering essential skills in reading, writing, and mathematics. Through various extracurricular activities and family engagement initiatives, the school maintains a strong partnership with parents to ensure a holistic educational experience.

840

Total Students

52.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Grand Prairie Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	611
Hispanic	77
Black	74
Asian	26
Two or More	52

White
611 (72.7%)
Hispanic
77 (9.2%)
Black
74 (8.8%)
Two or More
52 (6.2%)
Asian
26 (3.1%)

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:	Frankfort CCSD 157C
Phone:	(815)469-3366
Website:	http://www.fsd157c.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	840
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	52.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 62

Kindergarten 256

Grade 1 259

Grade 2 262

Grade 3 1