Serving 712 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Prairie Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 712 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Prairie Elementary School's student population of 712 students has declined by 41% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has declined by 38% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
712 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Prairie Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Prairie Elementary School is 0.53, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1436 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
10%
7%
Hispanic
67%
11%
Black
8%
12%
White
12%
62%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
21%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Prairie Elementary School's ranking?
Prairie Elementary School is ranked #1436 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Prairie Elementary School?
712 students attend Prairie Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Prairie Elementary School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Prairie Elementary School?
Prairie Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Prairie Elementary School offer ?
Prairie Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Prairie Elementary School part of?
Prairie Elementary School is part of Worthington Public School District.
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