Serving 518 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Long Prairie-grey Eagle 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 20% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 518 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: LONG PRAIRIE-GREY EAGLE ELEMENTARY's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 245.9 square miles in and around Long Prairie, MN. The typical drive to the school is between 15 to 20 minutes, with an average distance of about 10 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum of 16.8 miles from the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Long Prairie-grey Eagle Elementary School's student population of 518 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
518 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Small School Big Opportunities
School Rankings
Long Prairie-grey Eagle Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Long Prairie-grey Eagle Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1506 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
2%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
61%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
White
34%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.6%
27.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Long Prairie-grey Eagle Elementary School's ranking?
Long Prairie-grey Eagle Elementary School is ranked #1506 out of 1,773 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?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Long Prairie-grey Eagle Elementary School?
518 students attend Long Prairie-grey Eagle Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Long Prairie-grey Eagle Elementary School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Long Prairie-grey Eagle Elementary School?
Long Prairie-grey Eagle Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Long Prairie-grey Eagle Elementary School offer ?
Long Prairie-grey Eagle Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Long Prairie-grey Eagle Elementary School part of?
Long Prairie-grey Eagle Elementary School is part of Long Prairie-Grey Eagle School District.
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