Prophetstown Elem School

Elementary No virtual instruction Prophetstown, IL Grades PK–03 Rural: Distant Sterling, IL SchoolScore™ A (81.5)
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Prophetstown Elem School
Prophetstown, IL 61277
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades PK–03 SchoolScore™ A (81.5)
229
Students
14.9
Teachers
15.4:1
Student:Teacher
(815)537-2345
Phone
http://www.plt3.org
Website

Prophetstown Elem School is a public school administered by the Prophetstown-Lyndon-Tampico CUSD3 district in Prophetstown, ILLINOIS, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades PK–03.

Key statistics: 229 students enrolled; a 15.4:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Rural: Distant by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Illinois Elementary School Average
Enrollment
229.0
State avg: 389.0
▼ 41% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
15.37:1
State avg: 13.5:1
▲ 14% worse
School Details
School Name
Prophetstown Elem School
NCESSCH ID
173283003399
State School ID
IL-47-098-0030-26-470980030262006
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
301 W 3rd St
City
Prophetstown
State
Illinois
ZIP Code
61277
County
Whiteside County
Metro Area
Sterling, IL
Metro Type
Micropolitan
Locale
Rural: Distant
Cong. District
1717
State Leg. Upper
17037
State Leg. Lower
17073
Latitude
41.67117
Longitude
-89.93982
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd
👥
229
Total Students
👩‍🏫
14.9
Teachers FTE
📐
15.4:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
14.9
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)14.9
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 149 65.1%
Not Applicable 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Prophetstown-Lyndon-Tampico CUSD3
LEAID
1732830
State LEA ID
IL-47-098-0030-26
Phone
(815)537-5101
Website
http://www.plt3.org
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Prophetstown
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$14,765K
Federal Revenue
$1,727K
State Revenue
$5,988K
Local Revenue
$7,050K
Total Expenditure
$12,512K
Instruction Exp.
$6,045K
Support Services
$4,347K
Other Current Exp.
$477K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Prophetstown Elem School

1
PLT Middle School
Prophetstown · Middle
0.3 mi
2
Prophetstown High School
Prophetstown · High
0.3 mi
3
Erie High School
Erie · High
7.1 mi
4
Erie Elem School
Erie · Elementary
7.2 mi
5
Erie Middle School
Erie · Middle
7.3 mi
6
Tampico Elem School
Tampico · Elementary
8.7 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Prophetstown Elem School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Prophetstown Elem School?
229 students are enrolled at Prophetstown Elem School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Prophetstown Elem School have?
Prophetstown Elem School has 14.9 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.4:1.
What grades does Prophetstown Elem School serve?
Prophetstown Elem School serves grades PK through 03.
Is Prophetstown Elem School a charter school?
Prophetstown Elem School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Prophetstown Elem School located in?
Prophetstown Elem School is located in the Sterling, IL metropolitan area.
What school district does Prophetstown Elem School belong to?
Prophetstown Elem School is part of the Prophetstown-Lyndon-Tampico CUSD3 school district.
How much does Prophetstown-Lyndon-Tampico CUSD3 spend per student?
The Prophetstown-Lyndon-Tampico CUSD3 district spends approximately $54,637,555 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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