Prairie Meadows Learning Center serves 22 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 22 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Prairie Meadows Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Prairie Meadows Learning Center's student population of 22 students has grown by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
22 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Prairie Meadows Learning Center is 0.30, 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
4:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
18%
11%
Black
n/a
12%
White
82%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 Learning Center?
22 students attend Prairie Meadows Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Prairie Meadows Learning Center students are White, and 18% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Prairie Meadows Learning Center?
Prairie Meadows Learning Center has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Prairie Meadows Learning Center offer ?
Prairie Meadows Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Prairie Meadows Learning Center part of?
Prairie Meadows Learning Center is part of New London-Spicer School District.
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