What grades does Grand Prairie Elem School serve?

As a Primary school, Grand Prairie Elem School serves students in Joliet, IL. The school is administered by the local school district.

Where is Grand Prairie Elem School located?

You can find Grand Prairie Elem School in Joliet, IL.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Grand Prairie Elem School?

At Grand Prairie Elem School, there are approximately 13.8 students for every teacher.

What schools are in Joliet, IL?

Grand Prairie Elem School is among the schools serving Joliet, IL. The school is part of the local school system.

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Grand Prairie Elem School — School Calendar 2026-27

Primary|Joliet, Illinois|Plainfield SD 202

Joliet, IL 60431

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Wed

Panorama Testing - during Soc. Stud. examDistrict-wide

Oct

Tue

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School Profile

Grades

K–5

Enrollment

538

Student:Teacher

13.8:1

Locale

Suburban

District

Plainfield SD 202

Phone

(815)436-7000

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

17%

20th percentile in IL

Math Proficiency

10th percentile in IL

Chronic Absenteeism

8.7%

SY 2019-20

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

539

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

44.5

100% fully certified

Social Workers

1.6

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$15,896

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$10,494

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$19,086

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 6%State 46%Local 49%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

11.4%

Below 150% poverty line

5.1%

Unemployment rate

5.5%

Uninsured residents

8.5%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

4,360

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

3,969

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

1,355 (34%)

Speech/Language Impairment

720 (18%)

Autism

635 (16%)

Other Health Impairment

566 (14%)

Emotional Disturbance

153 (4%)

Intellectual Disability

111 (3%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

494

Current enrollment

Declining(-19% 5yr)

Coming Up

Wed, Sep 16, 2026

Panorama Testing - during Soc. Stud.

exam

Tue, Oct 6, 2026

GP McTeacher Night

Staff Day

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in Plainfield SD 202. Grand Prairie Elem School follows the district calendar.

Date	Event	Type	Level
Sat, Sep 5, 2026	Cross Country - Plainfield Pack Labor Day ClassicDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day - NO SCHOOLDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Wed, Sep 9, 2026	PTA McTeacher's NightDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Wed, Sep 16, 2026	Panorama Testing - during Soc. Stud. District-wide	exam	—
Tue, Oct 6, 2026	GP McTeacher NightDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—