Serving 178 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Prairie Creek Community School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 178 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Prairie Creek Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Prairie Creek Community School's student population of 178 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
178 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Prairie Creek Community School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Prairie Creek Community School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#237 out of 1734 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
6%
10%
Black
2%
12%
White
81%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Prairie Creek Community School's ranking?
Prairie Creek Community School is ranked #237 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Prairie Creek Community School often compared to?
Prairie Creek Community Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Spring Creek Elementary School, Nerstrand Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
How many students attend Prairie Creek Community School?
178 students attend Prairie Creek Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Prairie Creek Community School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Prairie Creek Community School?
Prairie Creek Community School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Prairie Creek Community School offer ?
Prairie Creek Community School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Prairie Creek Community School part of?
Prairie Creek Community School is part of Prairie Creek Community School District.
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