Prairie Central CUSD 8

The Prairie Central CUSD 8 is located in Fairbury, IL and includes 7 schools that serve 2,204 students in grades PK through 12.  

District Spending

The Prairie Central CUSD 8 spends $8,786 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 64% on instruction, 32% on support services, and 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Prairie Central CUSD 8 has 13 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the IL state average being 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Prairie Central CUSD 8 had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 3% in 2008.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2007 was 4.4%.  

In the Prairie Central CUSD 8, 20% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.