Prairieview Elementary School in Downers Grove, Illinois on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Prairieview Elementary School is a suburban public school in Downers Grove, Illinois that is part of Center Cass School District 66. It serves 310 students in grades 3 - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 13.5:1. Its teachers have had 5 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades 3 - 5

310 Students

23 Teachers

699 Plainfield Rd

Downers Grove, IL 60516 View local requests

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Prairieview Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Mandru

Mrs. Miller

Mrs. Tupper

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Prairieview Elementary School Demographics

16%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

24%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Prairieview Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 4, 2025

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