Prairieland Elementary School

www.unit5.org

450 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Prairieland Elementary School, located at 1300 E Raab Rd in Normal, Illinois, is a prominent educational institution within Unit 5 School District. Serving students in the northern part of the Normal area, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment. It typically serves a diverse student population from kindergarten through fifth grade, emphasizing foundational academic skills alongside social-emotional development.

The school is known for its active school community and collaborative atmosphere, where teachers, staff, and parents work closely together to enhance the student experience. With a curriculum aligned with state standards, Prairieland focuses on providing a comprehensive education that includes core subjects, technology integration, and various extracurricular opportunities. The facility itself is situated in a convenient location that serves as a central hub for many local families, helping to maintain its reputation as a key pillar in the Unit 5 academic community.

450

Total Students

29.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Prairieland Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	327
Hispanic	38
Black	32
Asian	21
Two or More	32

White
327 (72.7%)
Hispanic
38 (8.4%)
Black
32 (7.1%)
Two or More
32 (7.1%)
Asian
21 (4.7%)

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:	McLean County USD 5
Phone:	(309)557-4424
Website:	http://www.unit5.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	450
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.4
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

Kindergarten 59

Grade 1 82

Grade 2 73

Grade 3 73

Grade 4 82

Grade 5 81