Prairie View Elementary School

12220 80th St Ne
Elk River, MN 55330
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Top 10%
Serving 739 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Prairie View Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 739 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : Top 10% in MN
  • : 70% (Top 10%)
  • : 62% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Prairie View Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

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School Overview

Prairie View Elementary School's student population of 739 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
739 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
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School Rankings

Prairie View Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Prairie View Elementary School is 0.41, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (MN)
#171 out of 1734 schools
(Top 10%)
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70%
45%
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62%
53%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
3%
7%
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Hispanic
3%
10%
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Black
11%
12%
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White
76%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
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0.41
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Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
26%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Prairie View Elementary School's ranking?
Prairie View Elementary School is ranked #171 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
How many students attend Prairie View Elementary School?
739 students attend Prairie View Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Prairie View Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Prairie View Elementary School?
Prairie View Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Prairie View Elementary School offer ?
Prairie View Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Prairie View Elementary School part of?
Prairie View Elementary School is part of Elk River School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 739 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 70% (Top 10%)
  • : 62% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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