Prairie Children Preschool (2026 Ranking)

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Prairie Children Preschool

780 Shoreline Dr
Aurora, IL 60504

Prairie Children Preschool serves 582 students in grades Prekindergarten.

The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.

Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten
Enrollment: 582 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 75%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

<�鶹��ý class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Prairie Children Preschool ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category

Attribute

Diversity

Most diverse schools (Top 5%)

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Prairie Children Preschool's student population of 582 students has grown by 49% over five school years.

The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten

Total Students

582 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Prairie Children Preschool
2023	582
2022	547
2021	389
2020	663
2019	663
2018	596
2017	596
2016	589
2015	561
2014	593
2013	561
2012	534
2011	532
2010	656
2009	658

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Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

35 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	Prairie Children Preschool
2023	35
2022	35
2020	34
2019	34
2018	33
2017	33
2016	31
2015	31
2014	29
2013	25
2012	22

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<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings

The of Prairie Children Preschool is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

This School

State Level (IL)

Student-Teacher Ratio

17:1

13:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	Prairie Children Preschool	Illinois	Indian Prairie Community Unit School District 204
2023	17:1	14:1	14:1
2022	16:1	14:1	15:1
2020	20:1	15:1	15:1
2019	20:1	15:1	15:1
2018	18:1	16:1	16:1
2017	18:1	15:1	16:1
2016	19:1	16:1	16:1
2015	18:1	16:1	16:1
2014	20:1	16:1	17:1
2013	22:1	13:1	17:1
2012	25:1	16:1	17:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

45%

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Prairie Children Preschool	Illinois	Indian Prairie Community Unit School District 204
2023	43%	6%	37%
2022	43%	5%	36%
2021	44%	5%	35%
2020	45%	5%	32%
2019	45%	5%	32%
2018	38%	5%	28%
2017	38%	5%	28%
2016	32%	5%	27%
2015	29%	6%	25%
2014	30%	5%	23%
2013	31%	5%	22%
2012	26%	4%	21%
2011	27%	5%	19%
2010	31%	5%	21%
2009	27%	5%	20%

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Hispanic

15%

28%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Prairie Children Preschool	Illinois	Indian Prairie Community Unit School District 204
2023	14%	27%	13%
2022	13%	27%	13%
2021	17%	27%	13%
2020	14%	26%	12%
2019	14%	26%	12%
2018	16%	26%	11%
2017	16%	26%	11%
2016	18%	26%	11%
2015	17%	25%	11%
2014	17%	25%	11%
2013	16%	24%	10%
2012	18%	24%	10%
2011	13%	23%	10%
2010	17%	22%	8%
2009	14%	22%	8%

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Black

17%

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Prairie Children Preschool	Illinois	Indian Prairie Community Unit School District 204
2023	11%	17%	9%
2022	10%	17%	9%
2021	6%	17%	9%
2020	7%	17%	9%
2019	7%	17%	9%
2018	6%	17%	9%
2017	6%	17%	9%
2016	9%	17%	9%
2015	7%	17%	9%
2014	6%	17%	9%
2013	6%	18%	9%
2012	8%	18%	9%
2011	7%	18%	9%
2010	6%	20%	10%
2009	6%	20%	10%

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White

25%

45%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Prairie Children Preschool	Illinois	Indian Prairie Community Unit School District 204
2023	25%	45%	35%
2022	27%	47%	36%
2021	26%	47%	38%
2020	29%	48%	43%
2019	29%	48%	43%
2018	36%	49%	48%
2017	36%	49%	48%
2016	36%	49%	49%
2015	42%	49%	51%
2014	42%	50%	53%
2013	42%	50%	55%
2012	44%	51%	56%
2011	48%	51%	58%
2010	46%	53%	61%
2009	53%	53%	62%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Prairie Children Preschool	Illinois	Indian Prairie Community Unit School District 204
2023	6%	4%	6%
2022	6%	4%	6%
2021	7%	4%	5%
2020	4%	4%	4%
2019	4%	4%	4%
2018	4%	3%	4%
2017	4%	3%	4%
2016	5%	3%	4%
2015	5%	3%	4%
2014	5%	3%	4%
2013	5%	3%	4%

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All Ethnic Groups

0.71

0.69

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Prairie Children Preschool	Illinois	Indian Prairie Community Unit School District 204
2023	0.72	0.70	0.72
2022	0.72	0.68	0.72
2021	0.71	0.68	0.71
2020	0.69	0.68	0.70
2019	0.69	0.68	0.70
2018	0.70	0.67	0.68
2017	0.70	0.67	0.68
2016	0.73	0.67	0.67
2015	0.71	0.67	0.66
2014	0.71	0.66	0.65
2013	0.71	0.66	0.64
2012	0.71	0.65	0.63
2011	0.69	0.66	0.62
2010	0.69	0.64	0.57
2009	0.65	0.64	0.56

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Eligible for

19%

43%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Prairie Children Preschool	Illinois	Indian Prairie Community Unit School District 204
2023	19%	43%	14%
2022	20%	43%	14%
2021	29%	44%	14%
2020	19%	47%	16%
2019	19%	47%	16%
2018	18%	46%	13%
2017	18%	46%	13%
2016	13%	47%	14%
2015	26%	52%	16%
2014	27%	47%	17%
2013	28%	45%	13%

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School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Indian Prairie Community Unit School District 204

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Prairie Children Preschool often compared to?

Prairie Children Preschoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ann Reid Early Childhood Center, Georgetown Elementary School by visitors of our site.

How many students attend Prairie Children Preschool?

582 students attend Prairie Children Preschool.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

45% of Prairie Children Preschool students are Asian, 25% of students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.

What is the student-teacher ratio of Prairie Children Preschool?

Prairie Children Preschool has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.

What grades does Prairie Children Preschool offer ?

Prairie Children Preschool offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten

What school district is Prairie Children Preschool part of?

Prairie Children Preschool is part of Indian Prairie Community Unit School District 204.

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Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten
Enrollment: 582 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 75%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education