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South Prairie Elementary School

Sycamore, Illinois · Grades PreK to 5 · Sycamore CUSD 427

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About South Prairie Elementary School

Located in Sycamore, Illinois, South Prairie Elementary School is a public school for pre-K through grade 5. Enrollment was 456 in the 2024-25 school year. That makes it one of the larger public and charter elementary schools in Sycamore. There are about 16.6 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (27.5 teachers in all). Federal locale data places it in a suburb of a small metro area, in DeKalb County. It is one of 7 schools in Sycamore CUSD 427 School District. There are 17 other schools within 5 miles.

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School facts

Address	820 Borden Ave, Sycamore, IL 60178
Phone	(815) 899-8299
School district	Sycamore CUSD 427
Grades	PreK to 5
Students (2024-25)	456
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	27.5
Students per teacher	16.6
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	Suburb, small, DeKalb County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 173846002633). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Sycamore High SchoolPublic · Grades 9 to 12Sycamore · 0.7 mi St Mary Catholic SchoolPrivate, Roman Catholic · Grades PreK to 7Sycamore · 0.8 mi West Elem SchoolPublic · Grades K to 5Sycamore · 0.9 mi Southeast Elem SchoolPublic · Grades K to 5Sycamore · 1 mi Aurora Christian Schools Cornerstone CampusPrivate, Christian (nondenominational) · Grades K to 8Sycamore · 1.4 mi Sycamore Middle SchoolPublic · Grades 6 to 8Sycamore · 2 mi North Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades K to 5Sycamore · 2.4 mi Gwendolyn Brooks Elem SchPublic · Grades K to 5Dekalb, IL · 2.8 mi

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does South Prairie Elementary School serve?

South Prairie Elementary School serves pre-K through grade 5.

How many students attend South Prairie Elementary School?

South Prairie Elementary School reported 456 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at South Prairie Elementary School?

About 16.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 456 students and 27.5 teachers in federal data.

Is South Prairie Elementary School a public or charter school?

South Prairie Elementary School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is South Prairie Elementary School in?

South Prairie Elementary School is part of Sycamore CUSD 427 School District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/il/sycamore-cusd-427-school-district/

Where is South Prairie Elementary School located?

South Prairie Elementary School is at 820 Borden Ave, Sycamore, IL 60178. The phone number is (815) 899-8299.

How many other schools are near South Prairie Elementary School?

There are 17 other schools within 5 miles of South Prairie Elementary School in our directory.