Southern Plains Education Coop. serves 22 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% 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-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 22 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Southern Plains Education Coop. ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Southern Plains Education Coop.'s student population of 22 students has declined by 52% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
22 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Southern Plains Education Coop. is 0.40, 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
7:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
27%
11%
Black
n/a
12%
White
73%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Southern Plains Education Coop.?
22 students attend Southern Plains Education Coop..
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Southern Plains Education Coop. students are White, and 27% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southern Plains Education Coop.?
Southern Plains Education Coop. has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Southern Plains Education Coop. offer ?
Southern Plains Education Coop. offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is Southern Plains Education Coop. part of?
Southern Plains Education Coop. is part of Southern Plains Education Coop. School District.
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