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Prairie View Elementary School vs. Parker Elementary School

Should you attend Prairie View Elementary School or Parker Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Prairie View Elementary School
12220 80th St Ne
Elk River, MN 55330
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Parker Elementary School
500 School St
Elk River, MN 55330
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 744 students in grades Kindergarten-4, 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 67% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 526 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Parker Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
K-4
K-5
Total Students
744 students
526 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Prairie View Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Parker Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Prairie View Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Parker Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
30 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Prairie View Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Parker Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Prairie View Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Elk River Public School District and the state of Minnesota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Parker Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Elk River Public School District and the state of Minnesota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#164 out of 1860 schools in MN
(Top 10%)
#105 out of 1860 schools in MN
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Prairie View Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Parker Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
67%
(Top 10% in MN)
73%
(Top 5% in MN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Prairie View Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Elk River Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Parker Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Elk River Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
65%
(Top 20% in MN)
70%
(Top 10% in MN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Prairie View Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Elk River Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Parker Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Elk River Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
75-79%
(Top 5% in MN)
70-74%
(Top 5% in MN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Prairie View Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Elk River Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Parker Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Elk River Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Prairie View Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Parker Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
154
82
Grade 1 Students
148
82
Grade 2 Students
132
98
Grade 3 Students
149
87
Grade 4 Students
161
93
Grade 5 Students
-
84

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Parker Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Elk River Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2009-10 school year.
% Asian
7%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Prairie View Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Elk River Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Parker Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Elk River Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
3%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Prairie View Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Elk River Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Parker Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Elk River Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
15%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Prairie View Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Elk River Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Parker Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Elk River Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
69%
81%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Prairie View Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Elk River Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Parker Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Elk River Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Prairie View Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Elk River Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Parker Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Elk River Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.50
0.34
This chart showcases the diversity score of Prairie View Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Elk River Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Parker Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Elk River Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
24%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Prairie View Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Elk River Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Parker Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Elk River Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Prairie View Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Elk River Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Parker Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Elk River Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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