Prairie Crossing Elementary School

Elementary No virtual instruction Oxford, IN Grades KG–06 Rural: Distant Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN SchoolScore™ C (68.4)
  • 564 Students
  • 37.8 Teachers (FTE)
  • 14.9:1 Student:Teacher
  • KG–06 Grade Range
  • Open Status
  • (765)884-3000 Phone
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Prairie Crossing Elementary School
Oxford, IN 47971
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades KG–06 SchoolScore™ C (68.4)
564
Students
37.8
Teachers
14.9:1
Student:Teacher
(765)884-3000
Phone

Prairie Crossing Elementary School is a public Elementary school located in Oxford, INDIANA, operated by the Benton Community School Corp school district. It serves grades KG–06.

Key statistics: 564 students enrolled; a 14.9:1 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 Indiana Elementary School Average
Enrollment
564.0
State avg: 445.0
▲ 27% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
14.91:1
State avg: 15.1:1
▼ 1% better
Free Lunch %
69.7%
State avg: 51.3%
▲ 36% worse
School Details
School Name
Prairie Crossing Elementary School
NCESSCH ID
180048002403
State School ID
IN-0395-0446
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
2758 S 400 E
City
Oxford
State
Indiana
ZIP Code
47971
County
Benton County
Metro Area
Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Rural: Distant
Cong. District
1804
State Leg. Upper
18006
State Leg. Lower
18013
Latitude
40.56695
Longitude
-87.24823
Grades Offered
Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th
👥
564
Total Students
👩‍🏫
37.8
Teachers FTE
📐
14.9:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
37.8
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)37.8
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 393 69.7%
Not Applicable 256 45.4%
District Info
District Name
Benton Community School Corp
LEAID
1800480
State LEA ID
IN-0395
Phone
(765)884-0850
Website
http://www.benton.k12.in.us/
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Fowler
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$34,384K
Federal Revenue
$2,327K
State Revenue
$15,971K
Local Revenue
$16,086K
Total Expenditure
$29,399K
Instruction Exp.
$13,097K
Support Services
$9,999K
Other Current Exp.
$976K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Prairie Crossing Elementary School

1
Benton Central Jr-Sr High School
Oxford · High
0.3 mi
2
Pine Village Elementary School
Pine Village · Elementary
8.1 mi
3
Otterbein Elementary School
Otterbein · Elementary
9.5 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Prairie Crossing Elementary School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Prairie Crossing Elementary School?
564 students are enrolled at Prairie Crossing Elementary School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Prairie Crossing Elementary School have?
Prairie Crossing Elementary School has 37.8 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.9:1.
What grades does Prairie Crossing Elementary School serve?
Prairie Crossing Elementary School serves grades KG through 06.
Is Prairie Crossing Elementary School a charter school?
Prairie Crossing Elementary School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Prairie Crossing Elementary School located in?
Prairie Crossing Elementary School is located in the Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN metropolitan area.
What school district does Prairie Crossing Elementary School belong to?
Prairie Crossing Elementary School is part of the Benton Community School Corp school district.
How much does Benton Community School Corp spend per student?
The Benton Community School Corp district spends approximately $52,125,887 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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