Minnesota Prairie School serves 5 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 5 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Minnesota Prairie School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Minnesota Prairie School's student population of 5 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
5 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Minnesota Prairie School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
Black
n/a
12%
White
80%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
20%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Minnesota Prairie School?
5 students attend Minnesota Prairie School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Minnesota Prairie School students are White, and 20% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Minnesota Prairie School?
Minnesota Prairie School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Minnesota Prairie School offer ?
Minnesota Prairie School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Minnesota Prairie School part of?
Minnesota Prairie School is part of Minnesota Valley Education School District.
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