Parkers Prairie Public School District

411 S Otter Ave
Parkers Prairie, MN 56361-0046
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 544 students in Parkers Prairie Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Parkers Prairie Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,709 Schools
# Students
544 Students
869,202 Students
# Teachers
34 Teachers
54,297 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

District Rank

Parkers Prairie Public School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 508 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (MN)
#208 out of 516 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Parkers Prairie Public   School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
49%
45%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Parkers Prairie Public   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of MN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
48%
53%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Parkers Prairie Public   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of MN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
≥90%
84%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Parkers Prairie Public   School District and public school graduation rate of MN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.07
0.57
# American Indian Students
n/a
15,185 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
2%
# Asian Students
n/a
60,255 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
7%
# Hispanic Students
13 Students
91,482 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
10%
# Black Students
n/a
101,278 Students
% Black Students
n/a
12%
# White Students
524 Students
548,260 Students
% White Students
96%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
890 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
7 Students
51,922 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
19
21,794
# Students in K Grade:
41
62,545
# Students in 1st Grade:
26
60,321
# Students in 2nd Grade:
31
62,399
# Students in 3rd Grade:
38
62,085
# Students in 4th Grade:
35
62,315
# Students in 5th Grade:
36
62,085
# Students in 6th Grade:
50
63,634
# Students in 7th Grade:
33
65,392
# Students in 8th Grade:
58
67,133
# Students in 9th Grade:
43
69,515
# Students in 10th Grade:
46
68,337
# Students in 11th Grade:
49
67,478
# Students in 12th Grade:
39
74,169
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,596 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,887. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,311 is higher than the state median of $18,614. The school district spending/student has grown by 44% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MN)
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$15,547 MM
This chart display total revenue of Parkers Prairie Public   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in MN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$12 MM
$16,179 MM
This chart display total spending of Parkers Prairie Public   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in MN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$14,596
$17,887
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Parkers Prairie Public   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in MN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$21,311
$18,614
This chart display average spending per public school student in Parkers Prairie Public   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in MN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Parkers Prairie Public School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Parkers Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
518 S Mccornell
Parkers Prairie, MN 56361
(218) 338-4079
Grades: PK-6
| 276 students
Rank: #22.
Parkers Prairie Secondary
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
411 S Otter Ave
Parkers Prairie, MN 56361
(218) 338-6011
Grades: 7-12
| 268 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Parkers Prairie Public School District?
Parkers Prairie Public School District manages 2 public schools serving 544 students.
What is the rank of Parkers Prairie Public School District?
Parkers Prairie Public School District is ranked #194 out of 508 school districts in Minnesota (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Parkers Prairie Public School District?
96% of Parkers Prairie Public School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Parkers Prairie Public School District?
Parkers Prairie Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 16:1.
What is Parkers Prairie Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,311 is higher than the state median of $18,614. The school district spending/student has grown by 44% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 544 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • : ≥90% (Top 30% in MN)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 49% (Top 30%)
  • : 48% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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