Prairieland Elementary School
Normal, IL · McLean County USD 5 · Grades K - 5
489th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 77%▼ Declining
Prairieland Elementary School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Prairieland Elementary School 489th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 77% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 91th in 2019 to 77th in 2025 — declining.
Prairieland Elementary School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Prairieland Elementary School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 459 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.9% | 76.5% | ▼ 6.4 pts | |
| Hispanic | 3.9% | 8.9% | ▲ 5.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 5.2% | 5.2% | 0.0 pts | |
| Black | 4.1% | 4.8% | ▲ 0.7 pts | |
| Asian | 3.9% | 4.4% | ▲ 0.5 pts |
Homes near Prairieland Elementary School
Typical home value $268K in zip 61761 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Prairieland Elementary School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 4Sugar Creek Elem SchoolMcLean County USD 5 · 1.4 mi away1,423rd of 2,105
ELA 37% · Math 29% - 5Fairview Elem SchoolMcLean County USD 5 · 1.5 mi away1,180th of 2,105
ELA 50% · Math 29% - 5Colene Hoose Elem SchoolMcLean County USD 5 · 2 mi away1,111th of 2,105
ELA 42% · Math 41% - 9Thomas Metcalf SchoolISU Laboratory Schools · 2.1 mi away284th of 2,105
ELA 72% · Math 65% - 9Grove Elementary SchoolMcLean County USD 5 · 2.2 mi away239th of 2,105
ELA 78% · Math 63% - 8Northpoint Elementary SchoolMcLean County USD 5 · 2.3 mi away577th of 2,105
ELA 58% · Math 57% - 6Glenn Elem SchoolMcLean County USD 5 · 2.5 mi away1,017th of 2,105
ELA 50% · Math 39% - 4Oakdale Elem SchoolMcLean County USD 5 · 2.7 mi away1,444th of 2,105
ELA 39% · Math 26%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Prairieland Elementary School in?
Prairieland Elementary School is part of the McLean County USD 5 district in Normal, Illinois.
Is Prairieland Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Prairieland Elementary School 489th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 77% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Prairieland Elementary School?
White 77%, Hispanic 9%, Two or more races 5%, Black 5% (459 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Prairieland Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 61761 is $268K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Illinois Report Card 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.