Prairie Meadows Kndg. Center serves 509 students in grades 5-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 1% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
509 students
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
Black
n/a
12%
White
99%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Prairie Meadows Kndg. Center?
509 students attend Prairie Meadows Kndg. Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Prairie Meadows Kndg. Center students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Prairie Meadows Kndg. Center?
Prairie Meadows Kndg. Center has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Prairie Meadows Kndg. Center offer ?
Prairie Meadows Kndg. Center offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Prairie Meadows Kndg. Center part of?
Prairie Meadows Kndg. Center is part of New London-Spicer School District.
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