Prairie Knolls Middle Sch

pkms.central301.net/

770 Students

Middle School 6th - 7th

School Overview

Prairie Knolls Middle School, located in Elgin, Illinois, is part of Central Community Unit School District 301. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school focuses on providing a supportive transition between elementary and high school. The curriculum is designed to challenge students academically while fostering social-emotional growth, encouraging them to develop independence and critical thinking skills as they prepare for the rigors of secondary education.

The school is well-regarded for its community-oriented atmosphere and its commitment to a well-rounded student experience. Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Prairie Knolls offers a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs that allow students to explore their interests and build camaraderie with their peers. By prioritizing collaboration between teachers, parents, and students, the school aims to create a safe and engaging learning environment that emphasizes character development and academic excellence.

770

Total Students

44.7

Full-Time Teachers

17.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Prairie Knolls Middle Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	470
Hispanic	127
Black	20
Asian	117
Two or More	34
American Indian	2

White
470 (61.0%)
Hispanic
127 (16.5%)
Asian
117 (15.2%)
Two or More
34 (4.4%)
Black
20 (2.6%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Central CUSD 301
Phone:	(847)717-8100
Website:	http://pkms.central301.net/
Grade Range:	6th - 7th
Total Students:	770
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.2
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 6 398

Grade 7 372

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Prairie Knolls Middle Sch
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	398
Grade 7	372

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Prairie Knolls Middle Sch
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	366	47.5%
Male	404	52.5%

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