Top Rankings
Prairieview-Ogden Community Consolidated School District 197 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 291 students in Prairieview-Ogden Community Consolidated School District 197. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Prairieview-Ogden Community Consolidated School District 197 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
3 Schools
4,395 Schools
# Students
291 Students
1,881,779 Students
# Teachers
23 Teachers
136,648 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Prairieview-Ogden Community Consolidated School District 197, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 864 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#127 out of 865 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
50%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.11
0.70
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
3%
28%
% Black
1%
16%
% White
95%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,285 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,990. The school district revenue/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,540 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,285
$21,990
Spending / Student
$13,540
$21,244
Best Prairieview-Ogden Community Consolidated School District 197 ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Prairieview-ogden North Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
106 N Vine St
Royal, IL 61871
(217) 583-3300
Royal, IL 61871
(217) 583-3300
Gr: PK-4 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Prairieview-ogden Jr High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2499 County Road 2100 E
Thomasboro, IL 61878
(217) 694-4122
Thomasboro, IL 61878
(217) 694-4122
Gr: 7-8 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #33.
Prairieview-ogden South Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
304 N Market St
Ogden, IL 61859
(217) 582-2725
Ogden, IL 61859
(217) 582-2725
Gr: K-6 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Prairieview-Ogden Community Consolidated School District 197?
Prairieview-Ogden Community Consolidated School District 197 manages 3 public schools serving 291 students.
What is the rank of Prairieview-Ogden Community Consolidated School District 197?
Prairieview-Ogden Community Consolidated School District 197 is ranked #138 out of 864 school districts in Illinois (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Prairieview-Ogden Community Consolidated School District 197?
95% of Prairieview-Ogden Community Consolidated School District 197 students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Prairieview-Ogden Community Consolidated School District 197?
Prairieview-Ogden Community Consolidated School District 197 has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Prairieview-Ogden Community Consolidated School District 197's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,540 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
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