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Prairie Central Upper Elementary School

Prairie Central Upper Elementary School is a public primary school in Forrest, IL, serving grades 5–6, rated A, with 216 students and an 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio.

In 2024-2025, the share of students meeting the state standard was 71% in English Language Arts, 49% in Math and 42% in Science.

ATopHap school rating
Rating
A
Grades
5–6
Enrollment
216
Students per teacher
11.8:1
Level
Primary
Type
Public · Regular

2024-2025 testing year

State test results

Share of students meeting or exceeding the state standard.

English Language Arts71%
Math49%
Science42%

Academics and programs

Open enrollment
No

Student body

White88%
Hispanic9%
Two or more races3%
Male / female
52% / 48%
Free or reduced lunch
44%
Enrollment change vs prior year
-16.0%
Prior-year enrollment
257

School details

Address
312 N Center St, Forrest, IL 61741
Phone
(815) 657-8238
Setting
Rural - Remote
Status
Operational
NCES ID
170000502056

School district

Prairie Central Community Unit School District 8

District rating
B
Schools
6
Students
1,712
Spending per student
$15,592
Teachers (FTE)
140
Grades
PK–12
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About Prairie Central Upper Elementary School

How is Prairie Central Upper Elementary School rated?

Prairie Central Upper Elementary School holds a A rating on TopHap's A-to-D scale, which blends state test results, academic progress and student outcomes. Prairie Central Community Unit School District 8 is rated B overall.

How do students at Prairie Central Upper Elementary School perform on state tests?

In the 2024-2025 testing year, the share of Prairie Central Upper Elementary School students meeting or exceeding the state standard was 71% in English Language Arts, 49% in Math and 42% in Science.

What grades does Prairie Central Upper Elementary School serve?

Prairie Central Upper Elementary School serves grades 5–6 as a primary school.

How many students attend Prairie Central Upper Elementary School?

216 students attend Prairie Central Upper Elementary School, down from 257 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 11.8:1.

Which school district is Prairie Central Upper Elementary School in?

Prairie Central Upper Elementary School is part of Prairie Central Community Unit School District 8, which reports 6 schools, 1,712 students and $15,592 of spending per student.